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Idaho Falls, Nampa and Pocatello-Chubbuck make masks optional
The decisions come as other districts mull similar changes.
New State Board president aims to draw Idaho’s leaders back into consensus over education priorities
“If we don’t have alignment with the Legislature on what’s important, and they don’t support it and fund it, we’re not going to get anything done,” said Kurt Liebich.
Applications open for Ybarra’s new Student Advisory Council
In other news, STEM workspaces will travel to underserved communities around the state and Idaho kids have access to free online math tutoring.
Advocates scratching their heads as unapproved preschool grant lingers
As lawmakers withdrew from Idaho’s capital city Thursday — at least temporarily — the fate of a much-debated $6 million early education grant remained in question.
Two Idaho students named Presidential Scholars
The annual award recognizes 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts and career and technical education fields.
Schools plan for in-person graduations
The graduating class of 2021 will be sent off in a more traditional fashion as schools prioritized normalcy this spring.
Legislative roundup, 5.12.21: Lawmakers inch through to-do list, end session
Lawmakers wrapped up their work late Wednesday night. At 122 days, the session is the longest in state history.
U of I training teachers to provide dual-credit cybersecurity course
Students won’t be hacking into computer systems in CYB 110, but they will be getting an introduction into what cybersecurity means.
West Ada trustees agree to keep masks mandatory while indoors
Masks are optional while outdoors, before school, after school, during recess, meals and other outdoor activities.
Critchfield announces run for state superintendent
Debbie Critchfield, former president of the State Board of Education, is the second Republican candidate to announce her bid for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.