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U.S. Secretary of Education pushes to reopen schools with a focus on equity

“We have a tremendous opportunity to hit the reset button on things that we know needed fixing before the pandemic,” Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona told reporters on Monday.

EdNews honored with 16 Press Club awards

Idaho Education News took home awards ranging from reporting, to audience engagement and photography.

Campus coronavirus roundup, 5.3.21: Cases rise at U of I, fall off elsewhere

The University of Idaho last week reported 27 active cases, more cases than all of the state’s other colleges and universities, combined.

Idaho experiencing “unprecedented” superintendent turnover

At least one third of school districts have hired a new leader over the past two school years.

Education news from around Idaho

IEA named annual award winners, six Idaho students are Presidential Scholar semifinalists and the SDE is taking applications for the USDA’s fresh fruit and vegetable program.

4 ways Biden’s American Families Plan would matter for schools and children

President Joe Biden proposed a massive package of policies Wednesday designed to reduce child poverty rates and make preschool and higher education more accessible.

NEA report: Idaho still on the bottom for per-student spending

Idaho didn’t move much this year in terms of per-pupil spending, and average teacher pay dropped slightly due to veteran turnover and a temporary salary freeze.

Bub selected to lead West Ada

The principal of Centennial High School will fill the top spot in Idaho’s largest district later this year.

Legislative roundup, 4.27.21: House denies funding, need for school COVID testing

The House Tuesday struck down a bill to free up $40.3 million to help schools pay for staff and student COVID-19 tests. School districts, along with private and charter schools, could have opted into receiving the state-held federal money to pay for voluntary tests. But some House members said they didn’t want more coronavirus testing…