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Blake Jones joins Idaho EdNews
He was born in Boise, raised in Meridian and educated in Caldwell.
30 U.S. states now considering version of Idaho’s transgender athlete bill
The law is on hold as court determines its constitutionality.
Analysis: People can work from anywhere. College students should come from anywhere, too.
The work-from-home movement provides an opportunity for higher education.
School savings top $397 million
Nearly all Idaho school districts and charter schools continue to save money, despite lingering debate over how much is enough.
The Legislature is coming back — and things will get hectic
When lawmakers recessed in the midst of a Statehouse coronavirus outbreak, they left behind plenty of unfinished business.
Critchfield mum on rumored superintendent’s run
A candidate for the position welcomed her to the race Wednesday. She wouldn’t confirm or deny a run.
SAT Day makes a comeback — at least for the time being
More than 23,000 students will take the SAT at state expense. But there’s no guarantee that these students will actually need to take the test to graduate from high school, or to attend the college of their choice.
School leaders fret over disbursement of federal funds
“We’re very much in limbo, but we’ve just been through a pandemic, too,” Kimberly superintendent Luke Schroeder said. “There’s a lot of unknowns.”
Idaho’s 111-year-old schoolhouse gets a facelift
The two-room building is being renovated after sitting vacant for two years. About 18 elementary students hope to return in the fall. INSIDE: photos of the historic building and community.
Campus coronavirus roundup, 3.29.21: Mixed numbers, and plans for May and fall
Lewis-Clark State College said it expects to offer students a “full college experience” in the fall. Northwest Nazarene University is planning in-person commencement ceremonies in May.