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State Board will allow local school boards to develop reopening plans
Despite the formation of two new committees, local school boards will be responsible for developing their own local reopening plans, State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield said.
Superintendents worry about protection against COVID-19 lawsuits
Liability insurance doesn’t cover COVID-19 for school districts, leaving them open to potentially costly cases if someone were to sue.
Little: Idaho narrowly meets criteria to advance to next stage of reopening plan
One hundred percent of Idaho businesses will be able to open Saturday, but state officials warn of a potential increase in virus cases.
Marsh Valley trustees discipline superintendent for ethical violations
The board conducted an investigation after a former employee accused Marvin Hansen of sexual harassment.
Hundreds of athletes ask the NCAA to forbid Idaho from hosting sports events in response to transgender athlete ban
Billie Jean King and Megan Rapinoe are among those who want the 2021 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship games moved from Boise State University.
Will teachers vulnerable to the coronavirus be required to return to school?
Federal and state laws provide employees some protections, but districts have latitude in how they provide safe working environments.
Analysis: Voters showed up, but they also hunkered down
Due to unexpectedly high voter turnout or economic fears — or, more likely, a combination of the two — it was a tough night for some school leaders and a solid night for some conservative hardliners.
Notus, Kamiah and Emmett select new leaders
Find out who was hired in these small Idaho districts.
Middleton school board accepts superintendent Reberry’s resignation
The trustees — after more than three hours in executive session — were split on who should run the district until a replacement is hired.
Surveys say: Parents want children to return to school in the fall
Leaders of the West Ada and Boise school districts will consult the data as they develop plans to return in the fall.