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Analysis: Vaccine mandates could come to Idaho college campuses. Here’s how.
A Biden administration order could affect all federal contractors, including Idaho universities, which receive $89 million in contracts from Uncle Sam.
State employees subbing in schools can get paid twice
The governor’s plan was to help schools meet staff shortages without using school money. But some executive branch employees are getting paid by both the state and the schools for one day’s work.
‘It’s literally a race now:’ Idaho pushes to curb COVID-19 before winter sets in
Some coronavirus metrics have shown signs of improvement, and vaccines for elementary school students could be on their way. But health officials still fear another spike, as Idahoans spend more time indoors.
Blackfoot targets learning loss among Native students
Students from nearby Fort Hall make up a large portion of the East Idaho districts student population — and its new plan to counter learning loss from the pandemic.
Legislature returning to town on Nov. 15
The Legislature could take up a variety of bills addressing federal vaccine mandates, and the House could take up an ethics committee report on Rep. Priscilla Giddings, Betsy Russell of the Idaho Press reported Monday.
Education news from around Idaho
A motorcycle club is giving back, two Treasure Valley educators won STEM awards and schools can now submit grants for museum field trips.
Colleges will let students opt out of club fees in response to Legislature
The State Board of Education approved a new fee structure this week, along with a Boise State University Police contract and a new graduate program for teaching the deaf and hard of hearing.
Analysis: Just another week in the McGeachin chaos campaign
The lieutenant governor wants $50,000 of taxpayer money to cover largely unexplained legal bills. It’s the latest strange turn in an election that’s likely to get more bizarre.
Ybarra sharply rebukes ‘political posturing’ around social-emotional learning
The state superintendent’s office has continued to advocate for the concept behind SEL, but has distanced itself from the term as it accumulates political charge.
A fall flourish: Idaho universities report enrollment increases
The rebound covers most — but not all — of the pandemic-driven enrollment losses of 2020.