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Little calls special session to address the election and liability protection
Legislators can work only on those two “time sensitive” issues. The session begins Aug. 24.
‘The expectation is that we’re all in this together:’ Idaho State reopens its campus
Other state colleges and universities will follow suit next week. Here’s the reopening picture across the state’s campuses.
Coeur d’Alene senior pushes for student voice in education policy
Lilian Smith has big ideas for how public education could change for the better.
Boise starts the fall with virtual learning
Tech hiccups meant the district had to call more staff to its service center, but some parents said online learning got off to a relatively smooth start.
School leaders report staffing concerns as they prepare to reopen
Districts from across the state shared their challenges and plans with the State Board of Education on Monday.
Transgender athletics ban on hold
And in an 87-page ruling Monday, Chief U.S. District Judge David C. Nye appeared to tip his hand, saying opponents of the Idaho law are “likely” to prevail on constitutional grounds.
Legislative working group amends liability proposal ahead of special session
The meeting was all over the map, perhaps offering a preview of the coming special session.
Is it back to school this week … or not?
While some schools are starting online today, others still haven’t decided if back-to-school means in-person learning or not.
New Lewiston high school forges ahead for a Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony
The building at least 15 years in the making will open its doors to students this month — in the middle of a pandemic.
Reclaim Idaho suspends education funding initiative
Organizers cited last month’s U.S. Supreme Court decision.