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School in the time of COVID-19
At the end of the day, K-12 Schools are not immune to the economic uncertainty that the rest of the country and world is facing.
It’s up to Idahoans to ameliorate government’s heavy hand
The governor campaigned on a promise of imposing the “lightest hand of government” on Idahoans. To me, this means getting out of the way and letting Idahoans get back to work.
Higher education’s role in Idaho’s coronavirus response
Recognizing in March that a federal data model was slow in coming, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) Director Dave Jeppesen contacted the Idaho State Board of Education to enlist help from Idaho’s public higher education institutions.
Middleton steps up
In the fast-growing community, administrators, teachers, parents, and patrons have demonstrated the importance of working together in a crisis.
Next Steps Idaho has answers for students
The website enables them to learn about college and career options, and apply for college and financial aid.
Teacher Appreciation Week has special importance in these trying times
Please take the time to reach out to the teachers you value – not just with words but also with actions.
Teachers need one-to-one devices, too
I hope we consider the immense value of providing portable devices for teachers.
Unreliable broadband is hurting Idaho students
North Idaho school districts are experiencing the consequences of Idaho’s lack of investment in broadband infrastructure.
My family’s struggles during stay-home orders
Each child tackles the days — and school work — differently.
Adapting Idaho’s public education system in unprecedented times
Our goal as education leaders is to finish out this academic year while doing the best we can for our students.