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Glandon retires as CWI president
Bert Glandon led the Nampa-based community college through 12 years of rapid and almost uninterrupted growth.
K-12 coronavirus cases continue drop, approaching a four-month low
The latest weekly report links at least 87 coronavirus cases to K-12 schools, the lowest number since Oct. 1.
Coronavirus trendline, 2.12.21: Case numbers fall to a five-month low
This week’s coronavirus case numbers continued a sharp two-month decline. In another milestone, the state says that 171,604 Idahoans have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine — exceeding the number of Idahoans who have contracted the virus.
K-12 coronavirus case numbers taper off
The dropoff comes on the heels of a spike in cases.
Coronavirus trendline, 2.5.21: New case numbers continue to plummet
Coronavirus metrics improved across the board, with new weekly case numbers falling to their lowest rate in more than four months.
K-12 coronavirus cases nearly double
The sharp increase in K-12 cases runs counter to a continued decline in Idaho coronavirus cases overall. But K-12 case numbers remain far below peak rates from November and early December.
Boise State researchers found partisan divides on virus — and schooling during a pandemic
Republicans and parents are more likely to support full-time, in-person K-12 instruction, according to a statewide survey released last week. Democrats are more likely to support full-time, online instruction or a mix between the two platforms.
Durst files paperwork for state superintendent’s run
Durst served in the Legislature for five years as a Democrat. In a Jan. 9 filing with the secretary of state’s office, the Boise resident said he will run for state superintendent on the Republican ticket.
K-12 coronavirus summary, 1.25.21: Case numbers continue downward trend
Cases tied K-12 students and teachers decreased for the second consecutive week.