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Analysis: How critical race theory turned into a political ‘bogeyman’
As the critical race theory debate has gone national and turned bitter, a specialized field of academic study has become a catchall talking point. Here’s a look past the soundbites.
Superintendent shuffles: Hiring news from Coeur d’Alene to Idaho Falls
Idaho will have 23 new superintendents this fall, most of them started this week. Get the details inside.
Marsh Valley to part ways with principal on indoctrination task force
A separation agreement releases Marsh Valley Middle School principal Isaac Moffett from his contract with the district a year early.
Idaho Supreme Court hears arguments in Reclaim Idaho ballot initiative case
Oral arguments over Zoom lasted 90 minutes over a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 1110.
Last class of teacher bonus recipients announced
Some 600 teachers earned master educator premiums ahead of the program’s phaseout.
Spring reading scores down from pre-pandemic levels
Some 30,000 of Idaho’s youngest students are not able to read at their grade level, according to test results released by the state on Monday.
State Board unveils campus diversity and inclusion policy
The board policy potentially pits Gov. Brad Little’s board appointees against conservative critics of the state’s higher education system — including Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin. A final vote could come in August.
Principal ready to ‘give the keys to the kids’ in new West Ada school
Owyhee High opens in August and the students will have the opportunity to start new traditions.
Boise native finds college success amid constant disruptions
Winston Gee, a 2017 graduate of Boise High, earned all As in four years of college that included evacuations for a fire, mudslide and pandemic.
Education news from around Idaho
Teachers learn how to teach STEM in the classroom, Idaho groups plan a student mental health conference and a local teen competes to be America’s “Distinguished Young Woman” for 2021.