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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…
Most Idaho elementary schools find ways to provide all-day kindergarten
The state pays for only half-day kindergarten, but administrators find other sources to make up the difference.
Legislative roundup, 4.26.21: Nondiscrimination bill heads to Little’s desk
It took the Senate three hours to push through the bill targeting concepts such as critical race theory. In other Statehouse news, a bill prohibiting mask mandates appears dead for the session.
Campus coronavirus roundup, 4.26.21: Cases inch upward at Boise State, BYU-Idaho
Spring semester is winding down across the state. This week, Idaho State University is on a delayed spring break; next week, the semester will wrap up online.