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Middleton adopts four-day calendar
The Canyon County district will be the largest in Idaho to adopt a four-day schedule.
Minico plans May 21 public graduation ceremony
The decision and timetable defy Idaho Rebounds — Gov. Brad Little’s four-stage plan to reopen the state in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
This week’s coronavirus trendline (5.8.20 edition)
Idaho’s coronavirus cases increased by 8 percent over the past week — marking a fifth successive week of a slowdown in new cases.
Nampa Christian: a school reopening outlier
The private Nampa Christian Schools made some quick modifications to open their doors this week. “I just don’t think that’s replicable among many of our schools,” an aide to Gov. Brad Little said Wednesday.
Mixed signals for primary election turnout
Voters must request absentee ballots by May 19, and mail them back by June 2.
Audio: A Friday twofer …
Want to catch up on the prospects of opening school this spring — or next fall? Or Boise State University’s financial hardships? Or Sherri Ybarra’s lawsuit against the State Board of Education and the Legislature? Catch up here.
The coronavirus trendline: The week in review (5.1.20 edition)
Idaho’s coronavirus case numbers continued to show signs of flattening, as Gov. Brad Little’s plan for reopening businesses goes into effect.
Idaho’s spike in coronavirus test numbers, explained
On Tuesday, Idaho reported more than 8,000 new coronavirus test results — and they all came back negative. Here’s what we know, 24 hours later.
Trump: States should ‘maybe get going’ on reopening schools
“It’s not a big subject, young children have done very well in this disaster that we’ve all gone through,” Trump told governors Monday, according to ABC News. “So a lot of people are thinking about the school openings.”
The coronavirus trendline: The week in review (4.24.20 edition)
Idaho’s coronavirus infection rate showed continued signs of flattening this week. But testing numbers remain hit and miss.