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“A lot of uncertainty”: Planning for special education in the age of coronavirus
State and federal officials are billing distance-learning as an opportunity to find creative ways to teach students who have special needs.
Idaho Digital Learning Alliance offers educators, parents digital resources
Parents can also access a host of digital lessons through IDLA’s Parent Educational Resource Center.
03.21.20 Coronavirus News: Middleton district visitor may have been contagious
The count of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped to 42 on Saturday, up 11 cases from Friday’s count.
DeVos gives the green-light to cancel state testing
The College Board is also changing AP exams so students can take them at home.
Resources: Free meals, internet for children across Idaho
Idaho EdNews is collecting a list of free services that students and families can access over the extended break. Send us services we should add.
“It’s quite lonely”: Educators brace for extended breaks
For teachers, rapid closures meant a scramble to put together at-home learning plans and uncertainty around just how long closures will last.
Thursday updates: School closures across Idaho
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Wallace and other small districts keep schools open for now
Without a case of COVID-19 in his region, Wallace Superintendent Bob Ranells opts to keep kids in school as long as possible. “It’s a clean, safe place for children to be where we can feed them two meals a day.”
On the first day of school closures, Boise tries to help families in a bind
The Boise School District is working to get food to families and announced a temporary childcare partnership with the city.
CDC: Short, early school closures probably won’t slow the spread of coronavirus
“It’s really about a matter of timing,” the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare director said about potential school closures.