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Kuna implements blended-learning model

The school district will start the year with a mix of in-person and remote instruction, Superintendent Wendy Johnson told parents Wednesday.

Boise superintendent: Face-to-face classes are ‘a bit more unlikely’

Coby Dennis offered the sobering assessment during a Wednesday conference call, organized by the State Board of Education. Classes — in-person or online — will begin Aug. 17.

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.