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Fall sports could significantly complicate reopening schools amid pandemic
“It only takes one positive case to basically shut down an entire team, or potentially an entire school, for up to several weeks.”
No. 51, again: IEA decries Idaho’s per-pupil spending
Idaho again ranked last in the nation in per-pupil spending, according to a new National Education Association report. Idaho’s spending comes in at 52 percent of the national average.
Little’s school reopening committee plans to release guidance Thursday
Sports could be another obstacle to reopening next month. While some districts are planning for in-person classes, Idaho law allows public health districts and the State Board of Education to order schools closed.
Will K-12 initiative get a restart this week? The legal maneuvering continues
On Sunday, attorneys for Reclaim Idaho said the state is trying to stonewall the $170 million K-12 funding initiative.
Madison, West Side announce plans for face-to-face learning in the fall
In-person classes will resume in both East Idaho school districts in August, local leaders say.
Little’s school reopening committee cancels meeting, delays action on draft guidelines
Committee members said they may vote Monday instead.
Science standards committee to follow Legislature’s guidance
This week’s meetings touched off what is expected to be a lengthy and intricate process.
Judge orders a restart in Reclaim Idaho initiative campaign
U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill ordered state officials to work with Reclaim Idaho, and allow the group to resume campaigning for its $170 million K-12 funding ballot initiative next week.
Divided Supreme Court sides with school-choice advocates
The 5-4 ruling focuses attention on so-called Blaine Amendments, which prohibit the use of public money to support religious schools. Idaho is one of about three dozen states with such an amendment.
Reclaim Idaho requests spot for K-12 initiative on November ballot
Saying the state has shown it has no intention of complying with an earlier court ruling, Reclaim Idaho’s attorneys want a federal judge to place their $170 million initiative before voters.