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Large crowds, protestors turn out for special session

A House committee introduced four liability protection bills, two election bills and a resolution that would repeal the statewide emergency declaration.

Students gear up for fall sports, with precautions

Like emerging school-reopening plans, a student’s address will shape the level of activity.

Little pushes for safety as schools face reopening challenges

Little said his default position is that he wants schools to be open.

Parents ask West Ada for in-person choice, teachers more reserved

Trustees in the state’s largest district will decide next week how to reopen schools for 40,000 kids.

SDE identifies learning management system vendors

The state recommends schools have an LMS to help deliver blended or online instruction during the pandemic. But it isn’t a requirement.

Analysis: Boise’s school year begins, with a rocky online rollout

The state’s second-largest school district is waiting for 13,000 student computing devices — three months after placing a $2.7 million order. Shifting into online learning is a tough job, even with a summer to prepare.

Tuesday elections: West Ada, Middleton run repeat levies

In another Tuesday school election, the West Jefferson School District will seek a bond issue to replace a cafeteria and kitchen.

‘We can win back their trust:’ Tromp urges Boise State to face its critics

“We know that there are challenges in our state with people losing faith in higher education,” the Boise State University president said Wednesday. “They don’t see what the university has to offer.”