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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Shutdown order poses daunting challenges for local educators
Among the biggest questions: how to shift to online learning, making a sudden transition that would have been unimaginable weeks ago.
Little faces questions about coronavirus response, lack of statewide closures
“Take every single precaution you can,” Little told Idahoans.
Idaho Digital Learning Alliance offers educators, parents digital resources
Parents can also access a host of digital lessons through IDLA’s Parent Educational Resource Center.
Coronavirus prompts districts to reconsider funding requests
One district changed its plan to float a bond issue in the May election. Others could do the same.
Blackfoot buses meals to kids at home
The district’s “Bus Bites” program allows kids 18 years old and younger to grab a free lunch at their bus stop or outside of their elementary school.
State Board orders four-week school closure
The directive runs through April 20.
Little signs proclamations; declines to order school, restaurant closures
Idaho’s governor continues to defer to local school leaders to make the decisions for their schools and communities.
More Idaho colleges call off spring commencement
Seven of the state’s eight colleges and universities have canceled commencement, and are weighing their alternatives. Boise State University has not yet made a decision.
DeVos urges educators to instruct kids remotely
The request follows concerns from large Idaho school districts that moving instruction online would leave out at-risk students.
03.21.20 Coronavirus News: Middleton district visitor may have been contagious
The count of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped to 42 on Saturday, up 11 cases from Friday’s count.