IDAHO
Could the Phoenix purchase hurt Idaho’s credit rating? A state committee seeks answers
University of Idaho officials says the $685 million purchase will not jeopardize Idaho’s lofty credit rating. State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth doesn’t seem as sure.
Coeur d’Alene trustee candidate questions a longstanding mental health program
Yasmin Harris said a parent is unhappy with how the Sources of Strength program is being delivered and some of the messaging pertaining to spirituality and gender identity.
West Park boasts a cornucopia of cultures and languages
The international children of University of Idaho professors and doctoral students rely on West Park for acclimation and support.
USDA Deputy Undersecretary visits Whitney Elementary for National School Lunch Week
The event celebrates good food choices and the many professionals who help kids eat healthy.
Achievement gaps and the pandemic are still stifling learning, test results reveal
Demographic and grade-level breakdowns offer new insights into the state of education in Idaho.
Judge OKs transgender bathroom law — at least for now
Idaho schools now have three weeks to implement the law, which mandates that students use the school bathroom, locker room or changing facility that aligns with their “biological sex.”
The Village: Instead of criminalizing kids — help them
A new center in Pocatello is dedicated to getting youth back in school and out of the court system.
U of I president subpoenaed in Phoenix lawsuit
The subpoena centers on one of the key points of Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s lawsuit: Was the University of Idaho competing with other suitors in its bid to purchase the University of Phoenix?
Coeur d’Alene candidates offer views on policy, gender rules
Two Coeur d’Alene trustee seats are up for election on Nov. 7.
Educators zero in on reading and literacy practices
Journalist Emily Hanford spoke about “the science of reading” and why some kids are getting left behind.