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Unfamiliar math strategies complicate distance-learning for parents and teachers

Some parents say they’ve struggled to teach their kids math methods they never learned in school.

Idaho Falls charter plans expansion

The K-6 public charter school is asking the Idaho Public Charter Commission to authorize Alturas Preparatory Academy, a secondary charter that would serve hundreds students in the Idaho Falls, Boneville and Shelley school districts.

Boise firm gets $16,000 — so far — to defend Legislature in Ybarra lawsuit

Idaho Education News requested all contracts or documents pertaining to the Legislature’s legal representation. The state refused to release several documents, citing attorney-client privilege.

Attorneys for State Board, Legislature fire back in Ybarra lawsuit

In court filings Friday, the State Board of Education argued it is Idaho’s education policymaking body, and the Legislature argued it has clear authority to transfer money and positions from one agency to another.

Little eases coronavirus restrictions — and urges Idahoans to remain vigilant

“Prosperity and safety are not binary,” Little said Thursday, as he announced plans to allow more businesses to reopen. “They are not either-or.”

Analysis: In keeping with the times, Idaho holds an unpredictable primary election

Idaho elections are frequently good for a surprise or two. But this spring’s primary is even more unpredictable than usual.

Colleges and universities hope to bring students back in the fall

But with the uncertainty of the coming months, they also are preparing to continue online course work. Find out the plans of each institution.

Schools innovate — or defy health guidelines — with graduation ceremonies

From drive-ins and virtual celebrations to in-person gatherings that defy the governor’s health orders, graduations for the class of 2020 will be “unique and incomparable.”

State Board declines to stream strategy meeting to the public

Although the meeting was conducted as a hybrid video conference, the public was required to attend in person despite Gov. Brad Little’s guidance to avoid all public and private gatherings.