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Boise school board interviews four finalists
The four finalists were interviewed during an in-person meeting.
Campus coronavirus roundup, 11.02.20: Case numbers decrease on most campuses
Boise State University reported its lowest number of new cases in seven weeks. The University of Idaho’s numbers fell to a six-week low and Idaho State University reported a four-week low.
A $1.1 million faculty furlough plan takes shape at Boise State
Administrators are holding virtual town hall meetings with faculty this week. The university would not allow Idaho Education News to sit in.
Elementary schools see sharpest K-12 enrollment declines
Enrollments are up in all secondary grades, but declines in lower grades drag the overall number down by more than 4,500.
Almost every Idaho teacher earned top marks on evaluations
Only 27 earned “unsatisfactory” scores of almost 20,000 evaluations.
Analysis: Little stays on message, and loses the room
Gov. Brad Little put a few coronavirus restrictions back in place Monday, drawing fire from across the political spectrum. This public relations clunker could signal some lingering political problems.
Young students lost ground in reading during COVID-19 disruptions
Overall proficiency among students in grades K-3 was the lowest recorded since at least 2015. Just under half of all students started this year reading at grade level.
Election Night 2020: A viewer’s guide
You’ve heard a lot about the president’s race. Now, let’s talk about some Idaho races that could affect education policy.
West Ada elementary students to return for daily in-person learning next month
The move came after medical experts recommended the district rewrite its health and safety plan.
Idaho public school enrollment drops, virtual schools see big gains
Idaho public schools are serving 4,554 fewer students than last year, marking the first time since 1997 that the state has seen a decline in enrollment.