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Governor agrees to allow more spectators at high school sports events

Gov. Brad Little accepted a proposal to allow two spectators per athlete at high school events — with the warning he could revoke the rule if the state sees “widespread non-compliance.”

Nampa’s Endeavor Elementary pivots to keep holiday traditions alive

Students met elves and Whos, and a masked Santa as they paraded through the school’s outdoor Polar Express celebration this week.

Seven percent of Idahoans have contracted COVID-19 since March

Teachers are expected to get vaccinated in the second-wave of vaccine distributions, but the exact timeline for that rollout is still up in the air.

CORONAVIRUS TRENDLINE, 12.18.20: Sharp trends dip after post-Thanksgiving surge

A record-setting surge in COVID-19 cases after the Thanksgiving holiday looks to have flattened slightly this week, mirroring a trend in the K-12 system EdNews reported on Monday.

Athletic proposal would let more parents in games — with consequences if districts violate safety protocols

The plan would allow up to two spectators per student participant and enforce a series of safety protocols. Gov. Brad Little has not yet agreed to the proposal.

Education leaders want the governor to allow more parents into sports events

Gov. Brad Little’s statewide order designed to help slow the spread of coronavirus limits gatherings to 10 people or less. Players are exempt but spectators are not.

Former Boise school for parenting teens gets approved as a charter

Cardinal Academy plans to offer childcare, parenting classes and other supports for teenage mothers and fathers.

K-12 coronavirus case numbers dip after Thanksgiving surge

Some schools have moved completely online until January, and case numbers are down after a post-holiday surge.

State board reinforces governor’s order: Only 10 spectators at events

The State Board resolution is in response to pressure on school districts, and reports of districts violating Gov. Brad Little’s “Stay Healthy” order.