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Idaho's voucher results are as expected. It's Robin Hood in reverse | Opinion
2+ hour ago (625+ words) The easiest way to predict what effects a program will have is to see what the effects have been in other places. As Idaho considered implementing school vouchers, that's what skeptics of the program did. There were a few central predictions…...
Downtown Boise Public Library to close temporarily in May. Here's why
3+ week, 1+ day ago (299+ words) Make sure to return your borrowed books from Boise's downtown library before it's closed for a few days in May. The Boise Public Library announced this week that the entire downtown building would be closed from May 3-12 as crews complete…...
NASA Artemis leans heavily on HBCU grad
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (215+ words) SHREVEPORT, La. - The HBCU spirit of the Jaguar is reaching new heights as Southern University graduate Jeremy Plater plays a pivotal role in NASA's historic Artemis II mission. This mission launched on Wednesday, April 1, represents the first crewed lunar flyby…...
Idaho lawmakers advance last-ditch effort to limit teachers unions after hot debate
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (937+ words) Idaho lawmakers seek to put restrictions on how teachers unions can work with school districts in a last-ditch effort to revive a controversial bill that has circulated in the Statehouse for the past few years. The bill, which supporters said…...
Idaho schools rely on program's online courses. Its budget could be cut in half
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1101+ words) For more than two decades, the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance has provided online courses to help school districts fulfill new graduation requirements, give students opportunities for credit recovery and allow students in rural districts to take dual credit or other…...
Idaho's moment of silence mandate is all about forced prayer | Opinion
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (615+ words) Idaho's Republican lawmakers are pushing through a bill that would require teachers in all public school classrooms implement a minimum of 60 seconds of silence every morning. Make no mistake, this is all about forced prayer. How do we know? Among…...
Higher education headwinds: Why Idaho needs to invest through the storm | Opinion
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (1097+ words) Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. Protectionist policies that discourage international students. Budget cuts that lead to staff cuts. Threats to Idaho Launch, a scholarship program that helps Idaho students go on…...
Idaho homeschoolers deserve a chance to attend prom too | Opinion
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (600+ words) Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. A recent op-ed by former Rep. Chenele Dixon raises concerns about SB 1290, the PROM Act. However, several claims in her piece mischaracterize what the bill actually…...
Idaho's endowment lands exist to serve public schools | Opinion
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) Idaho Statesman Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. Some in Idaho's Congressional delegation briefly flirted with Lee's idea, but backed off quickly when they saw the rising outrage from Idahoans. Even Idaho's…...
Does Idaho's school voucher scheme save the state money? Hardly | Opinion
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (14+ words) Idaho Statesman...