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State Board approves criteria for reopening schools
The criterion is a “very high bar” because all state and local social-distancing requirements would need to be lifted first, and the local public health department has to give its approval.
Join us Tuesday for a live remote conversation with Debbie Critchfield
The event with the State Board president will be streamed live at 1 p.m. Tuesday on EdNews’ Facebook page.
Colleges, universities prepare to send out coronavirus student aid
They need a few days to decide how to get $28 million into the hands of students. The federal aid is designed to offset coronavirus-related costs.
Little extends statewide stay-home order through April 30
The new order does not address school closures or reopening. That decision will continue to be left to the State Board of Education, local schools and public health officials.
Idaho Business for Education collects computers for kids
Some 15,000 kids need digital devices, and another 20,000 need home Internet.
‘No longer my life’: A pandemic through sixth-grade eyes
Madison Middle School teacher Sarah Jones asked her sixth graders to document their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what they’re saying.
Idaho coronavirus update, 4.14.20: Little poised to extend restrictions
In other news, a large Eastern Idaho school district is closing its doors for the year.
Two Idaho charters to share $1.6 million in grant funding
Anser and Idaho Arts charters will use the money to increase enrollment. Both public schools have maintained robust waitlists.
Educators with felony records face certification revocation under new law
According to the professional standards commission, up to 20 Idaho teachers have been certified to teach despite violent felony convictions.
Idaho coronavirus update, 4.13.20: Pass/fail grading systems debate; stimulus funding update
Idaho colleges and universities don’t think using pass/fail grades this semester will have a big impact on admissions or scholarship decisions.