BREAKING: OSHA issues a scathing report on the crane collapse at the Boise Airport. Says warning signs were missed, including visibly curved beams. Large fines proposed boisedev.com/news/2024/07/2…

Mediation could be an attempt to settle the acrimonious $10 million lawsuit out of court. A jury trial is scheduled for Aug. 28. #idedu #idleg idahoednews.org/news/as-trial-…

The state might use artificial intelligence to verify pieces of students' Idaho Launch applications. #idedu #idleg idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/as…

I stopped at a red light on the Connector at 13th just now. In the lane to my left, some yahoo ripped through, four or five seconds after the light turned red, at probably 45 mph. This is out of hand, #Boise. If we don't crack down on aggressive driving, it’ll only get worse.

No blatant light-runners on the commute this morning. But one woman seemed to be on an important call while driving on Chinden, phone in her left hand. Probably was calling to find out where all the light-runners are.

In other Thursday news, I bumped into an old contact who called me “a voice of sanity,” and I hadn’t realized how far gone we are. #BeAfraidBeVeryAfraid

Analysis: Two takeaways from this week's school administrators conference in Boise: State superintendent Debbie Critchfield repositions on private school choice, and an unexpected glitch in a new school facilities law. #idedu #idleg idahoednews.org/top-news/analy…

The payment, which will increase by $5.2 million, represents a sliver of overall K-12 spending. #idedu #idleg #idpol idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/k-…

In a separate court filing, Oneida school superintendent Jon Abrams accuses Attorney General Raúl Labrador's staff of “delay, subterfuge and inaction” that puts $7.7 million in jeopardy. #idleg #idedu #idpol idahoednews.org/top-news/state…

The proposed changes, which include a required course in digital literacy, would affect the class of 2028: today's ninth-graders. #idedu #idleg #idpol idahoednews.org/news/new-gradu…

Analysis: A one-word change in policy will expand Idaho special education services. And add to a budget gap of $80 million. #idedu #idleg idahoednews.org/top-news/analy…

Praying for the residents of Stanley, the firefighters, and a part of Idaho so close to my heart.

The contracting snag comes at a pivotal juncture, as Gov. Brad Little and other education leaders decry the state's stagnant reading scores. #idedu #idleg idahoednews.org/top-news/the-p…

The $10 million First Amendment case plays into a larger debate over Boise State's campus politics — an issue that has marked Marlene Tromp’s five-year tenure as president of the state’s largest university. #idedu #idleg idahoednews.org/news/after-fou…

Analysis: A handful of elections could make an important mark on Statehouse politics and education topics. Here are the races to watch. #idpol #idleg #idedu idahoednews.org/top-news/analy…

A judge took no action Thursday. Instead, hired lawyers for three public entities will have more time to file arguments. #idedu #idleg #idpol idahoednews.org/news/states-at…

'I don’t believe that they left voluntarily:' Day six from the Big City Coffee trial. #idedu #idpol idahoednews.org/top-news/i-don…

The requests begin a budget process that will unfold at the Statehouse over the next six months or so. #idleg #idedu #idpol idahoednews.org/top-news/highe…

The Boise State president is not a defendant in the $10 million lawsuit. But she is nonetheless on trial — at least in the court of public opinion. #idedu #idleg #idpol idahoednews.org/top-news/we-ca…

The $10 million civil trial could enter its final day Friday. #idedu #idleg #idpol idahoednews.org/top-news/there…