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New K-12 coronavirus cases drop somewhat
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported at least 99 K-12 cases for a seven-day period ending Sunday, down from 111 new cases the previous week.
K-12 coronavirus numbers climb again after spring break
The week-to-week increase was a steep 56 percent. Even so, K-12 cases closely mirror numbers from two weeks ago, and remain far below the peak from the fall.
Coronavirus trendline, 4.2.21: Vaccination numbers slow, infection rate remains stagnant
The state administered 77,431 vaccines in the past week — but that represents a 17 percent dropoff from last week’s record vaccination rate.
U of I, Boise State push for student COVID vaccines
Under new, relaxed local guidelines, the vaccines should be readily available to students at the University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University.
‘It’s a complicated issue:’ Lawmaker reflects on demise of teacher insurance bill
The House had passed Rep. Rod Furniss’ bill, which would have allowed school districts to use career ladder dollars to cover the costs of putting teachers under the state insurance plan. The Senate Education Committee killed the bill on March 15.
New K-12 coronavirus cases near six-month low
This week’s dropoff coincided with Spring Break in many of the state’s largest school districts.
Boise State resumes ethics and diversity class
The online instruction plan comes as a Boise law firm continues its investigation into student complaints. Earlier this week, Boise State said the course would remain on hold during the investigation.
Boise State hires law firm to investigate complaints over diversity course
The University Foundations 200 class remains on hold, and spring students may wind up completing the course through independent study.
K-12 cases increase, largely due to Eastern Idaho hotspots
The numbers in Eastern Idaho schools mirror statewide coronavirus trends.
Coronavirus trendline, 3.19.21: A Statehouse shutdown, and Idaho’s national hotspot
As a coronavirus outbreak prompted the Legislature to take a historic 18-day recess, Idaho’s new case numbers crept upward this week. On Friday, the state and its seven health districts reported 177,292 confirmed or probable coronavirus cases, a 1.3 percent increase from last week. It’s the second straight week that new case numbers have increased….