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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

ID: Education

Idaho lawmakers are scheduled to wrap up the 2024 legislative session soon. (Wissam/Adobe Stock)

Monday, March 25, 2024

ID anti-DEI bill in higher ed could have 'ripple effects' for state

Idaho lawmakers are considering a measure that would eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs on college campuses. Critics say it could …

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Counselors can help parents with strategies to address bullying. (Arlette/Adobe Stock)
Addressing bullying difficult in ID's Spanish-speaking communities

Bullying can be a difficult issue to address - especially for Spanish speaking communities in Idaho, which have fewer counseling resources available…

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More than 41% of Idaho adults had earned an associate degree or higher in 2020. (ake1150/Adobe Stock)
Report: More college degrees mean more earnings for workers

Attainment of college degrees has gone up across the nation - and that's good news for workers, according to a new report. An analysis from the …

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Idaho is one of the least densely populated states in the nation. (Joshua/Adobe Stock)
Report: Rural Idaho sees struggles in education compared with nation

A new report highlights Idaho's need to focus on rural education during the upcoming legislative session. The National Rural Education …

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School boards in Idaho have already decided to restrict access to some books, including books by Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison. (Ezume Images/Adobe Stock)
ID school board elections could determine fate of book restrictions

School board elections in Idaho on Tuesday could impact what students are allowed to read. Although school board elections are often overlooked…

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Time management is among the most important aspects of being a student and parent. (A. Frank, peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)
Boise State Creates Space for Student Parents, Kids

In September, the spotlight is on a college student population that is often overlooked: parents. This month is student parent month and studies show …

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A trusted adult can be an important resource for kids during their first week of school. (Kiattisak/Adobe Stock)
Tips for Idaho Parents to Make Back-to-School Less Stressful

The new school year can be a stressful time both for kids and parents, but a few useful tips can reduce some of those anxieties. Kim Hemmert…

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While the pandemic worsened the issue, youth mental health was on the decline before COVID-19 hit. (Synthex/Adobe Stock)
Barriers Exist for Addressing Youth Mental Health in ID Schools

Mental health issues are at epidemic rates among young people, but the issue can be hard to tackle in Idaho schools. America's Health Ranking …

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Idaho ranks fifth in the nation among states in the Family and Community category of a new report on child well-being. (Douglas Hughmanick/Adobe Stock)
ID Ranks High in Child Well-Being, But Child Care Costs Concerning

Idaho ranks fairly high compared to other states in a new report on children's well-being, but the high cost of child care lurks as a burden for …

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In a new report, Georgetown defined a good paying job as one with a median income of $57,000 at age 30. (Fabio/Adobe Stock)
Report: Variety of Ways for Young People to Get Good Paying Jobs

A new report explored the pathways young people can take to land good-paying jobs, and a popular program in Idaho is helping young people with the …

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The increase in voter registration for Idaho youths ages 18 to 24 between 2018 and 2022 was one of the highest in the country. (Seventyfour/Adobe Stock)
Idaho Lawsuit Challenges Ban on Student IDs for Voting

Idaho students are not letting their right to vote with a school ID go down without a fight. Earlier this month, state lawmakers passed legislation …

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More states are implementing financial literacy courses in high school. (BillionPhotos.com/Adobe Stock)
ID Bill Fills Financial Education Hole for High School Students

Learning how to manage your finances is an important skill, but one educators believe many young people lack. A bill in the Idaho Legislature would …

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