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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.
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.
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.
Idaho’s two largest districts call tens of thousands of families to map Internet access
Educators have found thousands of children do not have Internet at home and thousands more need an electronic device.
Coronavirus news, 4.8.20: Ybarra leaves grading decisions to local school leaders amid pandemic
Whether they retain their traditional grading system, move to pass/fail or adopt mastery, Ybarra said local leaders will make the best decision.
Little says stay-home order about to pay dividends
However, Little is not easing back yet, saying additional restrictions will likely continue after the initial stay-home order expires April 15.
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.
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.