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Almost every Idaho teacher earned top marks on evaluations
Only 27 earned “unsatisfactory” scores of almost 20,000 evaluations.
Analysis: Little stays on message, and loses the room
Gov. Brad Little put a few coronavirus restrictions back in place Monday, drawing fire from across the political spectrum. This public relations clunker could signal some lingering political problems.
Young students lost ground in reading during COVID-19 disruptions
Overall proficiency among students in grades K-3 was the lowest recorded since at least 2015. Just under half of all students started this year reading at grade level.
Election Night 2020: A viewer’s guide
You’ve heard a lot about the president’s race. Now, let’s talk about some Idaho races that could affect education policy.
West Ada elementary students to return for daily in-person learning next month
The move came after medical experts recommended the district rewrite its health and safety plan.
Idaho public school enrollment drops, virtual schools see big gains
Idaho public schools are serving 4,554 fewer students than last year, marking the first time since 1997 that the state has seen a decline in enrollment.
Middleton sticks to its plan of moving to full-time, in-person learning next month
The teachers union shared its concerns with trustees on Monday.
Little moves Idaho back to Stage 3 of coronavirus reopening plan
The order won’t change operations at schools, where local officials still hold the power to make decisions.
West Ada says sickout might have violated teachers’ contracts
The district’s human resources officer sent an email to all staff members Friday.
Campus coronavirus roundup, 10.26.20: Numbers spike at NIC, decrease at several other schools
Sixteen North Idaho College students and six staff members have self-reported a positive test since Oct. 18, up from six students and three employees the previous week.