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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.
Analysis: In a long, simmering summer of coronavirus, Boise trustees wrestle with reopening
The numbers are larger — the student and staff numbers, and the case numbers. But Boise’s school reopening dilemma is the state’s school reopening dilemma.
Legislative working group calls for special session to address liability issues
Only Gov. Brad Little can call a special session of the Legislature. He’s left the door open but hasn’t acted yet.
State department gearing up for full round of tests
The SDE’s 2020-2021 assessment calendar includes testing dates for Idaho’s early-reading exam and the federally mandated Idaho Standards Achievement Tests.
Analysis: Behind the legal maneuvering in the Reclaim Idaho initiative
Let’s not lose sight of the big-picture questions raised by the Reclaim Idaho initiative: How much should Idaho spend on public schools, and who ought to pay?
Here’s what other states are doing to reopen schools next month
Some are mandating masks. Others are postponing sports. Find out what’s happening around the country.
Our kids are ready to be back in school. We’re struggling with our options.
Questions linger. Like many of you, we’re gearing up for another round of tough choices this fall.
Activities association releases fall sports guidance
High-risk sports include football, competitive cheer and wrestling. Running, swimming and weightlifting carry less risk.