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Legislative roundup, 4.19.21: New bill targets sectarianism, critical race theory
The bill is the latest salvo in a debate that has brought education budget bills to a standstill.
Campus coronavirus roundup, 4.19.21: An increase at U of I, decreases on several other sites
U of I officials attributed the increase, in part, to an unspecified “small pocket of cases that has been addressed.”
Her passion for politics is rooted in the Boy Scouts oath
Halli Stone has long voiced her opposition to things like abortion and the Equal Rights Amendment. Today her fight is against bonds and levies for her children’s schools. She’s winning.
Legislative roundup, 4.16.21: House passes higher ed free speech bill
Some Republicans say the Protecting Critical Thinking in Higher Education Act, which gives students added grounds to sue colleges and professors, could be the linchpin to passing a higher ed budget.
Analysis: Little and Ybarra duck and dodge raging social justice debate
Other education leaders recognize the moment. This debate is about what happens in the classroom — and the claims, advanced by the Idaho Freedom Foundation and its legislative allies, that Idaho schools are becoming havens of liberal indoctrination.
State Board, college presidents agree on another tuition freeze
“It’s going to hurt,” said Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee, acknowledging the possibility that the freeze will force staff and program cuts. “But it’s the right thing to do.”
Legislative roundup, 4.14.21: Senate goes on recess, saying, ‘We can’t move forward’
In a less-than-subtle rebuke of the House, the Senate wrapped up its floor session late Wednesday morning, and said it won’t reconvene until next week.
Legislative roundup, 4.13.21: House votes down teacher salary bill
The largest of the state’s K-12 budget bills, the teacher pay bill, now goes back to the drawing board. Opponents want language restricting schools from addressing social justice topics in the classroom.
Hawes selected as new Boise trustee
The board has a new member for the second time this school year.
Transgender athletics ban could jeopardize future NCAA events in Idaho
A recent bill banning transgender girls and women from participating in girls’ and women’s sports in the state prompted a statement from the group’s board of directors Monday.