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Principal makes masks mandatory, bucking district policy
“Victor Elementary is my family, and I’m watching them crumble in front of me,” principal Megan Christiansen wrote in an impassioned letter to parents and staff Thursday.
Two charter schools closing amid state investigation
There’s no guarantee the state will recover millions of dollars the schools erroneously collected by inflating student enrollment reports.
Analysis: State leaders sound tired, at the worst possible time
As Idaho hospitals face an unprecedented calamity, the consistent message to voluntarily get vaccinated and wear a mask is sounding weary — as if it is shouldering the weight of much of our collective COVID fatigue.
Former Marsh Valley superintendent has certificates revoked
Idaho’s educator ethics commission found Marvin Hansen guilty of violating the educator code of ethics based on allegations he had sex with a staff member on school grounds and in a district vehicle.
Conservative lawmakers talk about banning vaccine mandates, but lack a quorum
Republican state representatives descended on the House floor after rallying anti-vaccine-mandate protesters on the steps of the State Capitol Wednesday.
Victor Elementary closing due to increased absences
The rural East Idaho school is down seven staff members and has tallied at least 60 students absences between those quarantined and out sick — with COVID-19 and other ailments.
Biden signs order to advance educational equity for Latino students
The initiative aims to increase Latino students’ access to quality educational programs and break down barriers to higher education, among other things.
Cardinal Academy for parenting teens opens its doors to students
The school’s six teachers all cater to numerous grade levels, and work with students who often experience gaps in their education.
Feds approve Idaho’s K-12 spending plan
The state can now access another $146 million to spend on public schools.
At least 4 students injured, one man dead, in school bus crash
A pickup truck ran a stop sign, investigators say.