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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

Election 2020: Online voter registration closes Friday

If they miss the deadline, Idahoans can still register in-person during early voting or on Election Day at the polls.

White House coronavirus task force recommends moving some Idaho schools online

The report says increasing COVID cases among 12- to 17-year-olds suggest outbreaks might be related to school openings in 10 Idaho counties.

Want a state grant to offset online learning costs? Stay tuned

The $50 million Strong Families, Strong Students grants are designed to cover the costs of online learning — such as computers, learning materials and internet connections.

First shipment of new COVID tests arrives, but details remain scarce

Health districts have received the first shipment of tests, and hope to start testing next week in North and Southeastern Idaho schools. Other health districts have yet to release plans for how testing will work and when it will begin.

Fruitland faces second federal lawsuit over handling of sexual misconduct allegations

A lawsuit filed Friday argues the district failed to protect a student from sexual abuse by her track coach.

Ybarra’s SDE offering free suicide prevention training

The SDE is making 10,000 licenses available for QPR Gatekeeper Training.

Parents launch recall against West Ada trustees

“As parents, we have exhausted all avenues to work to reopen schools,” said Morgan Wigle, chairman of the group seeking to recall all five West Ada trustees.

Idaho’s 2021 teacher of the year says “it’s all about relationships”

“After [students] know that I care for them individually, that I know them not just by name, then they will learn,” Jorge Pulleiro said.

Campus coronavirus update: 10.05.20

Despite sharp increases in case numbers, face-to-face instruction will continue at the University of Idaho, the U of I Argonaut reported Friday.