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Little moves Idaho into next stage of coronavirus reopening plan
The virus activity and its impacts have been trending downward in Idaho, he said. But this is not the time to throw the masks away and go back to normal.
Little orders more transparency in vaccine reporting
Providers will be required to report how many vaccines they receive and how many remain in inventory.
Families file federal civil rights complaint against Wilder district
Parents of former students, a former teacher, and one current student, say the district doesn’t provide sufficient services for English Language Learners or students with disabilities.
Analysis: Previewing Idaho’s next higher education budget battle
A year ago, it was tough to get a higher education budget through the Legislature. Or more accurately, it was tough to get a budget past hardliners in the House.
Ybarra calls for 2.5 percent increase in public school funding
Both Supt. Sherri Ybarra and Gov. Brad Little are recommending the state spend more than $2 billion on public schools for the first time in Idaho history.
Superintendents raise concerns about proposed Ybarra legislation
The group of Treasure Valley administrators said the proposed legislation “usurps” local control in emergencies.
Little calls for more spectators at high school sporting events
No new details on crowd size limits were released Wednesday, but a new athletics plan could be announced in the next 48 hours.
Charter schools added thousands while statewide enrollment dropped
Mostly virtual and new charters netted 5,118 kids during the disruptive pandemic.
Little activates additional National Guard troops for COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Teachers and school staff serving pre-K through grade 12 remain in the state’s vaccine priority group.
Idaho’s graduation rate rises during pandemic
Slightly more than 82 percent of Idaho seniors graduated in May, weeks after schools were closed to slow the spread of COVID-19.