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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
SDE identifies learning management system vendors
The state recommends schools have an LMS to help deliver blended or online instruction during the pandemic. But it isn’t a requirement.
Analysis: Boise’s school year begins, with a rocky online rollout
The state’s second-largest school district is waiting for 13,000 student computing devices — three months after placing a $2.7 million order. Shifting into online learning is a tough job, even with a summer to prepare.
Should masks be mandatory or optional in public schools?
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Tuesday elections: West Ada, Middleton run repeat levies
In another Tuesday school election, the West Jefferson School District will seek a bond issue to replace a cafeteria and kitchen.
Vallivue staff members quarantined following possible COVID-19 exposure
They will miss the first two days of school.
‘We can win back their trust:’ Tromp urges Boise State to face its critics
“We know that there are challenges in our state with people losing faith in higher education,” the Boise State University president said Wednesday. “They don’t see what the university has to offer.”
Little calls special session to address the election and liability protection
Legislators can work only on those two “time sensitive” issues. The session begins Aug. 24.
‘The expectation is that we’re all in this together:’ Idaho State reopens its campus
Other state colleges and universities will follow suit next week. Here’s the reopening picture across the state’s campuses.
Coeur d’Alene senior pushes for student voice in education policy
Lilian Smith has big ideas for how public education could change for the better.
Boise starts the fall with virtual learning
Tech hiccups meant the district had to call more staff to its service center, but some parents said online learning got off to a relatively smooth start.