Devin Bodkin
One week after reopening, Mackay moves to remote learning model
The decision comes as dozens of students quarantine and two staff members and a student recover from COVID-19.
Students gear up for fall sports, with precautions
Like emerging school-reopening plans, a student’s address will shape the level of activity.
It’s back to school week for our girls … sort of
Face masks, a delayed start to the school year, a baby on the way — we’re gearing up for the most uncertain school year of our lifetimes.
Marsh Valley narrows superintendent search to five
Most have history in Idaho education. Two are currently working in Utah.
Idaho Falls teachers’ union opposes revamped reopening plan
The association’s executive committee voted unanimously against a district decision to allow more than 10,000 students to attend classes four days out of the week.
‘A lot to learn’: 27-year teacher goes digital during coronavirus
For the first time in her career, Kristin Barrus won’t greet students at her classroom door but through a computer screen from home.
Bonneville makes masks mandatory
East Idaho’s largest school district also approved a heavier emphasis on face-to-face learning for its more than 13,000 students.
Reopening schools revolves around two issues, says district health program manager
Gina Pannell says kids need to be in schools, but how that can affect public health during a pandemic is hard to gauge.
Supreme Court halts Reclaim Idaho’s K-12 petition drive
The ruling places a temporary block on the group’s push to increase the amount of income taxes corporations and wealthier Idahoans pay to fund the state’s public schools.
Kuna implements blended-learning model
The school district will start the year with a mix of in-person and remote instruction, Superintendent Wendy Johnson told parents Wednesday.