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State health officials hopeful for new vaccine authorization
If approved, the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine could greatly expand the supply of doses for Idahoans.
Schools must still give standardized tests this year, Biden administration says
But schools won’t be held accountable for the results — and states could give shorter, remote, or delayed versions of the exams.
Boise trustees vote to return to classrooms full time
Elementary students in Boise will start on March 9, while secondary students will get back in classroom to start the fourth quarter.
Analysis: The day the 60 percent goal almost died
For 11 years, Idaho has said it wants 60 percent of its young adults to hold a college degree or professional certificate. Now, it looks like the State Board of Education wants to scrap the goal.
Tort claim prompted Marsh Valley trustees to pay off former superintendent
An email from the board chair to Idaho Education News explains the contractual payout. The board approved the payout in an open meeting but concealed its details from the public.
Grades drop in pandemic-altered school year
Nampa and West Ada school districts posted fewer “As” and more “Fs” but trends improved as students became more familiar with remote learning.
Little touts ‘incredible progress’ rolling out vaccine and fighting COVID pandemic
The state may soon clear additional residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but no date has been announced yet.
Districts face staff shortages with return to full-time
As kids return to buildings, administrators are looking to rehire — but struggling to fill low-wage positions when staffers could make more at Costco or Amazon.
Analysis: Idaho lands ahead of the national curve in the school reopening debate
While almost every district or charter in Idaho offers full- or part-time classroom instruction, President Biden has set a modest national benchmark: One day of face-to-face learning weekly. “I think that’s a fantastic goal, outside of Idaho,” State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield said.
Girls basketball caught in crossfire of crowd-size discussion
State lawmakers are fighting to lift crowd limitations. The Idaho High School Athletics Association does not support the idea, at least for winter sports.