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Find out which Idaho schools won prestigious national awards, how to access free K-6 classes at home, and which district moved to a four day week.

Thousands of teachers and staff to be tested for coronavirus in the coming months

Gov. Little announced plans to distribute 565,000 rapid antigen tests to schools.

Officials put Lemhi, Custer and Teton counties at ‘moderate’ risk for COVID-19

The change calls for restrictions on events and social gatherings, teleworking “where possible” and mandatory face coverings when physical distancing can’t be maintained.

Analysis: Will parents get the K-12 coronavirus data they need and deserve?

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will launch a weekly, statewide school-by-school summary Friday. It almost has to be better than the disjointed, frustrating mess that exists now.

Boise to advance to second phase of in-person learning plan

Beginning Monday, elementary students in grades pre-K-6 will alternate between in-person learning and virtual days.

Idaho teens share a common concern: mental health

Five students expressed their needs and hopes for the future in a conversation with State Board of Education officials.

ISBA members to vote on funding and Blaine Amendment proposals at virtual convention

The resolutions ISBA members pass will help set the education agenda ahead of the 2021 legislative session.

Old shipping containers, new dorms: C of I opens novel housing

It’s the first college housing project of its kind: 36 decommissioned shipping containers. At full capacity, they can accommodate 54 students.

Health and Welfare officials monitoring COVID outbreaks at colleges and universities

The highest growth in new cases in Idaho is among people age 18-29.

Immigrant and Army veteran named Idaho’s 2020-21 teacher of the year

Jorge Pulleiro says his teaching style is “all about relationships.”