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State Board stream fails as Ybarra fights transfer of tech personnel and funding
It is not clear if the public was able to follow Monday’s meeting and deliberations.
U of I shifts into coronavirus research project
The university has shifted $100,000 of federal research funding, in hopes of developing a drug to help human cells fend off the novel coronavirus.
Children take to the fields following school closures
Teens are working agricultural jobs by day and catching up on homework in the evenings
IHSAA cancels spring activities
“We look forward to getting together and playing when the time is right and it can be done safely,” the association said in a statement Friday.
Analysis: From the reckoning to a long, slow reopening
The growing coronavirus pandemic forced state leaders to make difficult, swift decisions. Rolling back these restrictions will also be difficult — and it won’t happen quickly.
Schools revamp grading policies amid shift to remote learning
Some leaders have elected to move to pass-fail models. Others are still mulling changes and assigning traditional grades.
State Board approves criteria for reopening schools
The criterion is a “very high bar” because all state and local social-distancing requirements would need to be lifted first, and the local public health department has to give its approval.
Join us Tuesday for a live remote conversation with Debbie Critchfield
The event with the State Board president will be streamed live at 1 p.m. Tuesday on EdNews’ Facebook page.
Colleges, universities prepare to send out coronavirus student aid
They need a few days to decide how to get $28 million into the hands of students. The federal aid is designed to offset coronavirus-related costs.
Little extends statewide stay-home order through April 30
The new order does not address school closures or reopening. That decision will continue to be left to the State Board of Education, local schools and public health officials.