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Coeur d’Alene and Blaine County School District announce coronavirus closures
Both districts will close for three weeks. They are working on plans to get meals to families who rely on free-and-reduced priced breakfast and lunches.
UPDATE: More districts restrict travel as coronavirus surrounds Idaho
Thursday update: Districts are pondering what to do as the virus spreads. Check back here for regular updates.
New data shows stagnant go-on rate, improved numbers for the class of 2018
If you give Idaho students a year, or even 16-months to enroll in college, that go-on rate improves, accounting for students who took a “gap year,” or put college on hold for religious or financial reasons.
With financial turmoil in the rearview mirror, Nampa gears up for new levy ask
Just months after a supplemental levy proposal failed by only 11 votes, Nampa goes back to patrons with a new ask.
Transgender athletes rally against Idaho legislation
Chris Mosier, a Team USA athlete and transgender activist, called an Idaho bill the “worst in the country attacking transgender student athletes.”
Fruitland responds to federal lawsuit with details on how leaders handled harassment allegations
The district says “vague hearsay rumors” were not enough for Superintendent Teresa Fabricius to start an investigation.
Legislators get a move on for February walking challenge
If they hit 290,000 steps by the end of February, each legislator can earn $500 for a school of their choice.
Education news from around Idaho
The State Department of Education wins money for suicide prevention, University of Idaho wins scholarship funds and trustees are set to convene in Boise next week.
Superintendent hires and openings around Idaho
Superintendent applications are open in the Fruitland, Parma and Mountain View school districts.
Eagle students use senior projects as a chance to change the law
A proposal from teens to ban smoking and vaping in cars and in the presence of minors was introduced as a bill on Thursday.