taxpayers

Two districts could lose millions from tax overhaul

But rising home values may erase the deficit for Boise and Lewiston schools.

Charter commission flags finances at four schools

Monticello Montessori Charter, Peace Valley Charter, Bingham Academy and The Village Charter each received notices of fiscal concern Thursday.

Analysis: Report raises important questions about two fast-growing programs

In one year, Idaho spent about $3 million on coursework and scholarships for students who didn’t pursue college. Legislative researchers take a hard look at the state’s popular Advanced Opportunities and Opportunity Scholarship programs.

McGeachin’s office refuses to release public comments on “indoctrination” task force

The lieutenant governor questioned the Sun’s motives on Facebook for seeking a copy of public comments that will be used to inform a task force on public education.

Analysis: McGeachin’s political strategy, unmasked

Last week, the lieutenant governor combined brilliant politics with slapdash policymaking. What better way to foreshadow a wild ride of a 2022 gubernatorial race?

Monticello board chair resigns amid investigation

Ken Glodo gave no reason for the decision, which accompanies a months-long probe into his charter school’s finances by the Idaho Public Charter School Commission.

Indoctrination task force talks social justice, stirs dissent in first meeting

Committee members catalogued stories of indoctrination in U.S. schools, wrote down their understandings of what critical race theory is and listened as hardline conservatives leveraged critiques against alleged left-leaning curricula.

Bedke joins lieutenant governor’s race

On Thursday, the divisions within the Idaho GOP were on full display, as opponents and high-profile allies flanked House Speaker Scott Bedke during his campaign kickoff.

Analysis: The open (and covert) pushback against the education system

Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s school indoctrination task force might not make any policy, but it will make a lot of noise. Heading into Thursday’s first meeting, education leaders are openly skeptical about what to expect.

The sad, dangerous line from McCarthy to McGeachin

The conclusion is inescapable: this task force is based on an accusation (indoctrination) unsupported by proof (no report, no video) or based on slight, doubtful, or irrelevant evidence.