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West Ada approves in-person learning on alternating days for all grades
It’s not clear how the district will respond Monday if hundreds of teachers call in sick to protest.
Little plans to stay the course on school reopenings
The rising number of coronavirus cases in K-12 are a concern, but the rates vary widely, Gov. Brad Little said Thursday. “It’s almost a building-by-building issue.”
Analysis: A fight is looming over an unexpected state surplus. Bank on it.
The state is looking at a budget windfall exceeding a half a billion dollars. That’s ample money to launch a debate about competing priorities — such as teacher pay raises vs. tax cuts.
Boise plans to let secondary students back in schools on Monday
Trustees went over details of the plan on Thursday, but were still confused about where the teachers union stands.
West Ada Education Association urges teachers to call in sick en masse
Leaders of the teachers union want to amplify their message that it is unsafe to offer hybrid, in-person instruction now that health officials have elevated the district to the red COVID-19 risk classification.
As schools reopen, children’s coronavirus case numbers double in two months
The spike exceeds even a rapid increase in Idaho cases overall, and correlates with the start of the 2020-21 school year.
Twin Falls coach suspended for using ‘inappropriate racial language’
The coach was suspended until Oct. 19, and will be required to apologize to his classes and attend sensitivity training.
Kindergarten enrollments are down during the pandemic
One reading expert said it could take years for the state to bounce back from impacts COVID-19 is having on the state’s youngest learners.
Thousands of high school seniors to take SAT today
The free test day was rescheduled from the spring after the original date was cancelled due to the pandemic.