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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

Idaho Business for Education collects computers for kids

Some 15,000 kids need digital devices, and another 20,000 need home Internet.

‘No longer my life’: A pandemic through sixth-grade eyes

Madison Middle School teacher Sarah Jones asked her sixth graders to document their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what they’re saying.

Idaho coronavirus update, 4.14.20: Little poised to extend restrictions

In other news, a large Eastern Idaho school district is closing its doors for the year.

Two Idaho charters to share $1.6 million in grant funding

Anser and Idaho Arts charters will use the money to increase enrollment. Both public schools have maintained robust waitlists.

Educators with felony records face certification revocation under new law

According to the professional standards commission, up to 20 Idaho teachers have been certified to teach despite violent felony convictions.

Idaho coronavirus update, 4.13.20: Pass/fail grading systems debate; stimulus funding update

Idaho colleges and universities don’t think using pass/fail grades this semester will have a big impact on admissions or scholarship decisions.

ISU president outlines bleak budget outlook

Kevin Satterlee last week walked faculty and staff through a $16 million projected deficit fueled by waning enrollment and state funding holdbacks.

Educators help fill demand for personal protective equipment

Masks and other parts are going to hospitals throughout Idaho to help combat the growing coronavirus pandemic.

Idaho coronavirus update, 4.10.20: Federal stimulus will provide $56 million for Idaho higher education

The first wave of money — direct aid for students — could be on the way shortly.

Analysis: An existential crisis looms over Idaho’s vacant college campuses

When will students be able to return to college campuses? And when the doors are open, will students even show up? The answers are crucial to the higher education system’s mission — and its bottom line.