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Office of School Safety: K-12 schools must revamp Title IX compliance by August
K-12 schools have only a few months to make sure they’re in compliance with guidelines for responding to and investigating reports of sexual harassment.
State Board issues emergency relief funding recommendations
The recommendations are headed to Gov. Brad Little’s desk.
Almost 15 percent of Idaho students lack access to broadband, SDE survey says
Ybarra cited the surveys as the State Board weighs how to spend Idaho’s stimulus funds and sets policy for the future of education amid a pandemic.
Blaine County consolidates dual immersion programs
District officials made a quick decision to close a program due to staffing. Parents at Ernest Hemingway STEAM school say they were blindsided.
‘Hearsay within hearsay:’ Legislature’s attorney fires back at Ybarra
At issue are court filings from state superintendent Sherri Ybarra and her legislative aide, suggesting Republican lawmakers are trying to undercut Ybarra’s State Department of Education.
Analysis: Sherri Ybarra vs. the Legislature
In court filings last week, Sherri Ybarra and a top aide weave a cloak-and-dagger tale of legislators determined to dismantle and defund Ybarra’s State Department of Education. Whether Ybarra wins in court or not, there will be political aftershocks.
Idaho to advance to stage three of reopening plan
Effective Saturday, bars and movie theaters that meet the Idaho Rebounds protocols will be able to reopen. Gatherings of up to 50 people will also be allowed.
Election night approaches: Here’s what you need to know
Can you still vote? What’s the latest from the money trail? And when will we know who won? We have the answers.
Superintendents discuss strategies for returning to school in the fall
Some districts want traditional classes, others say they must plan for a variety of possibilities.
Smart thermometer partnership seeks to track coronavirus in schools
The plan is to get 65,000 of the smart thermometers to parents across Idaho — and compile anonymous data reports that could help spot a coronavirus outbreak.