Classrooms vs. extracurriculars: GOP leaders draw a line on political neutrality in schools

Classrooms vs. extracurriculars: GOP leaders draw a line on political neutrality in schools

By: Ryan Suppe Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on April 16, 2026 BOISE, Idaho — Spokespeople for Gov. Brad Little and state superintendent Debbie Critchfield say there’s a difference between promoting political ideologies in the classroom and promoting “extracurricular” and “student-led” political activities outside the classroom. But you might have to squint to see where the line is drawn. Little and Critchfield’s offices defended the Repu…