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Idaho education board bans DEI across state’s 4-year colleges

Higher Ed Dive

Some of the affected colleges had already moved to wind down their diversity, equity and inclusion centers ahead of the unanimous vote.

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Idaho education board backs closed door discussion over University of Phoenix acquisition

Higher Ed Dive

In standing by their decision to hold a private meeting, the board members set the stage for a legal battle with the state’s attorney general.

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Kemp Re-Elected Southern Regional Education Board Chair

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kemp has been re-elected to a second, one-year term as chair of the Southern Regional Education Board. The efforts across Southern states to educate students, develop our workforce, and equip them for the jobs of today and tomorrow have significantly contributed to the South now leading the North in GDP growth,” said Kemp. “I

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In Sweeping Action, Idaho's Education Board Bans 'DEI Ideology' on College Campuses

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Jasper Smith Board leaders said the action would force administrators to support all students regardless of their identifying characteristics.

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Idaho lawmakers could put University of Phoenix deal at ‘grave risk,’ official says

Higher Ed Dive

A member of the state’s education board told legislators that taking legal action — as threatened in a pending resolution — could imperil the transaction.

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Idaho lawmakers push back on planned University of Phoenix acquisition

Higher Ed Dive

A proposed resolution would urge the state’s education board to reconsider greenlighting the deal and allow legislative leaders to take legal action.

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Idaho education board lacks authority for University of Phoenix deal, legal memo says

Higher Ed Dive

An attorney for the Legislature took aim at how the proposed transaction is structured and recommended that lawmakers take legal action against it.