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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
State Board extends school closure through the end of the academic year — with a caveat
Although schools will remain physically closed, online and distance learning is expected to take place.
A high statewide rate, with big fluctuations: Reading Idaho’s coronavirus numbers
Idaho has one of the highest coronavirus rates in the nation, according to a state epidemiologist. But Idaho infection rates can vary widely from county to county.
Idaho coronavirus update, 4.6.20: Business group seeks laptop donations
“This project is mission critical to the thousands of students in our state who cannot learn remotely without computers and other devices or internet connections at their homes,” Idaho Business for Education president and chief executive officer Rod Gramer said Monday.
“Most of us don’t have places to go”
For international students at the College of Idaho, coronavirus means isolating on campus, far from their families and homes.
Idaho coronavirus update, 4.3.20: State Board not discussing holding students back due to extended closures
The State Board will meet Monday to consider extending the statewide school closures beyond April. 20.
Idaho Coronavirus update, 4.2.20: SDE assures schools they won’t lose funding due to closures and attendance
“We’re going to have to be flexible and take what I am hoping is a common-sense approach to this,” one SDE official said.
Widespread uncertainty transforms teaching
Schools scramble to reach kids during Gov. Brad Little’s stay-home order.
Analysis: After one long month of March, 2020 resembles 2008
An infusion of federal money will help fill holes in Idaho’s education budget — in the short run. But the recent history is sobering; it took years for education to recover from cuts made during the Great Recession.
School boards switch to virtual meetings
The public must still be allowed to watch or listen.
Idaho coronavirus update, 4.1.20: State cancels high school SAT Day
Education leaders are already pursuing options for juniors to take the SAT in the summer or fall instead.