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State Board orders four-week school closure

The directive runs through April 20.

DeVos urges educators to instruct kids remotely

The request follows concerns from large Idaho school districts that moving instruction online would leave out at-risk students.

A tumultuous 2020 session comes to a close — almost

What happened in education policy? What didn’t happen? And what does an uncertain future hold?

Statehouse roundup, 3.18.20: House sends transgender athletics ban to Little

In a testy debate, Democrats again called the House Bill 500 unfair, unnecessary and unconstitutional. Rep. Barbara Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls, accused opponents of “misdirection.”

Little urges Idahoans to avoid groups of 10 or more and to work from home

Little still isn’t ordering schools closed; that decision remains up to local school administrators.

Analysis: The 2020 Legislature goes from surreal to scary

While pandemic grips the world and COVID-19 cases surface in Idaho — wreaking havoc on  commerce and community events and shuttering schools across the state — it’s business as unusual at the Legislature.

Statehouse roundup, 3.17.20: House breaks deadlock on higher ed budget

The movement on the budgets — especially the much-debated higher ed budget — brings the 2020 legislative session considerably closer to a conclusion.

Little declines to call for statewide school closures; leaves decision to local leaders

Little urged school leaders to act in consultation with local health authorities. The response from districts was split. West Ada and Boise schools will close. Other schools will remain open while excusing absences.

Little issues emergency coronavirus declaration

State health officials estimated up to 35 percent of the state, which would be more than 600,000 Idahoans, could become ill.

Analysis: The darkening cloud overshadowing Idaho’s higher ed budget debate

Lawmakers are haggling over a relatively small amount of money in this year’s higher education budget. As the global coronavirus pandemic worsens, next year’s decisions could be even tougher.