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The Legislature is coming back — and things will get hectic
When lawmakers recessed in the midst of a Statehouse coronavirus outbreak, they left behind plenty of unfinished business.
SAT Day makes a comeback — at least for the time being
More than 23,000 students will take the SAT at state expense. But there’s no guarantee that these students will actually need to take the test to graduate from high school, or to attend the college of their choice.
School leaders fret over disbursement of federal funds
“We’re very much in limbo, but we’ve just been through a pandemic, too,” Kimberly superintendent Luke Schroeder said. “There’s a lot of unknowns.”
Idaho’s 111-year-old schoolhouse gets a facelift
The two-room building is being renovated after sitting vacant for two years. About 18 elementary students hope to return in the fall. INSIDE: photos of the historic building and community.
Campus coronavirus roundup, 3.29.21: Mixed numbers, and plans for May and fall
Lewis-Clark State College said it expects to offer students a “full college experience” in the fall. Northwest Nazarene University is planning in-person commencement ceremonies in May.
Biden administration tells states no in requests to cancel testing
But the U.S. Department of Education approved Colorado’s request to effectively cut testing in half — offering a path for other states that want to reduce the burden of exams this year.
They’re back! Most Idaho schools open their doors
All five of Idaho’s largest school districts will be running an in-person model of education by the end of the month.
Education news from around Idaho
Teacher nominations are open, as well as grant money being distributed and a new website that helps students find pathways to their career of choice.
SDE names new communications director
Mary McFarland, a former Eagle City Council member and business owner, will take over the post.
Analysis: An unprecedented legislative session will come to an unpredictable finish
No one seems to know what to expect when lawmakers return to Boise in April. But important — and even historic — education legislation hangs in the balance.