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Little allows his stay-home order to expire; Idaho’s economic reopening begins Friday
Lifting the stay-home order was part of the first criteria schools would need to meet if they hope to reopen this academic year.
Some schools hope to reopen in May
At least one district has immediate plans to reopen before summer break. The outlook is more mixed for others.
Remote learning in rural Idaho: A closer look at the transition
Across the state, rural schools are facing all the frustrations that come with remote learning. But one month in, some administrators say their schools have found a new rhythm within the new normal.
Little prepares to reopen Idaho’s economy
“I think we will meet the criteria for Stage One unless something significant happens going forward,” Gov. Brad Little said.
Melba hires longtime elementary principal as new superintendent
Sherry Ann Adams has served as the elementary school principal for nearly two decades.
State Board considering new statewide system to facilitate distance learning
Monday’s meeting also represented the first time the State Board has met since Ybarra sued her fellow colleagues.
In response to coronavirus crisis, Boise State will phase out staff contracts
The shift from contracts to open-ended “appointment letters” could allow Boise State to eliminate positions during a prolonged economic downturn.
Meet the students who are working your essential jobs
From healthcare to food service, teens are working essential jobs on top of their remote class schedules. Here’s how some of them are trying to strike that balance.
Idaho schools secure $6 million in federal timber funding
The money comes from the feds’ Secure Rural Schools program. Congress and the White House have agreed on a two-year extension for the program.
Idaho Education News wins 17 Press Club awards
Devin Bodkin was named Idaho’s Reporter of the Year.