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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Tromp: During COVID-19 crisis, universities need to step up for at-risk students
Boise State will host a virtual summit on Dec. 1, as college leaders from across the nation discuss the needs of at-risk students.
Analysis: What we know (and don’t know) about COVID-19 vaccines and Idaho schools
Based on trials for two COVID-19 vaccines, there is reason for genuine optimism — but it is shrouded in logistical uncertainty, and clouded by harsh short-term reality.
Caldwell to move to remote learning after Thanksgiving
Board chair Marisela Pesina said she has watched the virus ravage the Latino community in Caldwell.
Faith led professor back to chemistry and recovery
After a suicide attempt, Darren Thompson devoted himself to science and started on a path to becoming a “world class” mentor.
Schools struggle to find substitute teachers during pandemic
Districts are juggling staff to fill classrooms with adults and increasing pay for substitutes.
West Ada fills school board vacancy
Sheena Buffi is a parent with a background in human resources who previously worked for a Nevada school district.
Horman to challenge Bedke in House speaker’s race
Rep. Wendy Horman is a former school board member who regularly carries the public school budget during the legislative session.
Thousands of students are ‘no-shows’ this year, almost twice as many as in years past
Idaho’s lax enrollment tracking systems make it nearly impossible to say where they’ve all gone.
Prosecutor won’t pursue criminal charges against former charter school director
STORY UPDATED with details from a state police report that lists a variety of “possible personal transactions,” including a party dress, gemstone pendant and other items.
Campus coronavirus roundup, 11.16.20: Case numbers spike, nearly across the board
The coronavirus has forced its first campus closure of the fall semester — a stay-in-place order at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa. Meanwhile, nearly every college and university in Idaho is grappling with increasing case numbers.