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Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties should not expect to see schools in lowest risk category
Central District Health does not expect its local schools to be at “Category 1” coronavirus risk at any point during the upcoming school year.
State department gearing up for full round of tests
The SDE’s 2020-2021 assessment calendar includes testing dates for Idaho’s early-reading exam and the federally mandated Idaho Standards Achievement Tests.
Survey: Amid coronavirus surge, three school safety measures grew more popular
Parents in urban areas reported more concern about sending kids back to school in person, and more support for flexible, staggered schedules.
Lawmakers put liability issue on a fast track
Schools could face legal exposure while dealing with myriad health risks — from maintaining social distancing to making sure young children wear a face mask, instead of treating it like a slingshot.
Nampa teachers ask for online-only start to the school year
District leaders expect school buildings to open in mid-August, but plans are flexible depending on the virus’ spread.
Majority of Idaho students live in coronavirus “hot spots”
Federal officials say schools in coronavirus “hot spots” could require distance-learning. As of mid-July, three in four Idaho students lived in areas that meet that definition.
Survey: Parents agree their child learns best in school
According to a survey of 600 Idaho parents, if schools must close again, they expect schools to be better prepared to facilitate distance learning.
Education news from around Idaho
A 34-year educator’s in-person graduation goodbye, a new face on the SDE leadership team and more education news from across state.
State OK’s $31 million in school coronavirus aid
The bulk of the money, $21 million, will covers the cost of tests for teachers and school staff. The remaining $10 million will go toward face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and plexiglass shields for schools.
Analysis: Behind the legal maneuvering in the Reclaim Idaho initiative
Let’s not lose sight of the big-picture questions raised by the Reclaim Idaho initiative: How much should Idaho spend on public schools, and who ought to pay?