Poll: Charter School & Creationism

A religious advocacy group has written a 15-page memo defending Nampa Classical Academy’s plans to use the Bible as part of its curriculum. Academy officials have said they will use the text only as an historical document and not to teach religion. But the Idaho Public Charter School Commission is examining whether its use would be appropriate and legal. More here .

• Thursday’s Poll: 48 of 70 respondents (69%) say the city of Coeur d’Alene should cut staff, salary, and hours, rather than raise taxes to balance its budget. Results here .