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Teachers and schools staff slated to get COVID vaccines next month

Although some teachers have already received a shot, the state is prioritizing health care workers and long term care residents.

West Ada superintendent to resign

Mary Ann Ranells will step down at the end of the school year citing personal reasons involving her family.

Instead of going on, Idaho high school graduates stayed home

Only 38 percent of Idaho’s high school graduates continued their education this fall — a one-year decrease of 7 percentage points, or roughly 1,400 students. Is it an anomaly caused by the pandemic?

State Board takes first look at proposed new academic standards

The Legislature will get the final say on standards in just over a year, during the 2022 session.

Governor agrees to allow more spectators at high school sports events

Gov. Brad Little accepted a proposal to allow two spectators per athlete at high school events — with the warning he could revoke the rule if the state sees “widespread non-compliance.”

Idaho’s supplemental levy bill sets another record

All told, 92 districts will collect $216.6 million in voter-approved property taxes — the fifth successive year of record supplemental levies.

State extends reimbursement deadline for Strong Families grant recipients

Families now have until Jan. 8 to finishing filing recipients and paperwork.

Federal CARES Act funding helps schools weather a storm

Find out how much federal relief money your local school district or charter received.

No bonuses this year for master educators

Hundreds of teachers are waiting to find out if they have earned the $4,000-per-year premiums.

More than 18,000 families to receive online learning grants

Families who will receive a grant should receive initial notification by the end of today, the State Board said.