Month: March 2020
Guns-in-school bill splits Second Amendment activists, education groups
A Senate committee could vote Friday on the bill, which would allow school employees with enhanced concealed weapons permits to carry firearms in school.
Tell us how your school is handling coronavirus
Do you feel prepared if an outbreak of coronavirus hits your community or school?
School elections: Pocatello, Nampa, Kamiah levies pass
All told, 41 school districts sought $174 million in levies Tuesday.
Boise State to move classes online for coronavirus exercise
“It is both prudent and vital for the university to prepare for this and other unexpected events that could force us to change our day-to-day operations for extended periods of time,” the university said Tuesday.
What are the struggles and benefits of a four-day school week?
Does your school operate on a four day week? If so, share your experience.
Statehouse roundup, 3.10.20: House Ed endorses standards interim committee
In other Statehouse news, the Senate amends the controversial transgender athletics bill.
Emmett to pilot kindergarten readiness program
The pilot involves screening next year’s kindergartners when they register for school this spring to assess the child’s age-appropriate, early-learning skill level.
Blaine County superintendent to step down
GwenCarol Holmes announced her pending resignation as a postscript to an email to district staff Monday.
Judge mulling arguments in Lake Pend Oreille school levy dispute
First District Judge Barbara Buchanan said Wednesday that she will provide a summary judgment in the coming weeks.
House kills higher education budget after citing BSU diversity letter
The budget will be rewritten, but the setback could delay adjournment of the legislative session.