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Coeur d’Alene senior pushes for student voice in education policy

Lilian Smith has big ideas for how public education could change for the better.

Boise starts the fall with virtual learning

Tech hiccups meant the district had to call more staff to its service center, but some parents said online learning got off to a relatively smooth start.

Is it back to school this week … or not?

While some schools are starting online today, others still haven’t decided if back-to-school means in-person learning or not.

New Lewiston high school forges ahead for a Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony

The building at least 15 years in the making will open its doors to students this month — in the middle of a pandemic.

Caldwell pivots to start school online this fall

Trustees abandoned a plan to reopen with hybrid-learning as Canyon County continues to see a high-risk of COVID-19.

Education news from around Idaho

A social media giveaway, a big award for a Boise teacher and more education news from around the Gem State.

North Idaho schools at mid-level risk of coronavirus transmission

Many school districts in the area have not yet determined their back-to-school plans as they wait to see how the virus progresses.

Boise students will start the school year at home

Trustees voted to teach virtually until Sept. 8, and possibly return to school in person if coronavirus case rates drop.

Nampa will start the school year completely online

The district will also postpone the first day of school by a week and mandate masks for students.

Survey: Amid coronavirus surge, three school safety measures grew more popular

Parents in urban areas reported more concern about sending kids back to school in person, and more support for flexible, staggered schedules.