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ISU president outlines bleak budget outlook
Kevin Satterlee last week walked faculty and staff through a $16 million projected deficit fueled by waning enrollment and state funding holdbacks.
Educators help fill demand for personal protective equipment
Masks and other parts are going to hospitals throughout Idaho to help combat the growing coronavirus pandemic.
Idaho coronavirus update, 4.10.20: Federal stimulus will provide $56 million for Idaho higher education
The first wave of money — direct aid for students — could be on the way shortly.
Analysis: An existential crisis looms over Idaho’s vacant college campuses
When will students be able to return to college campuses? And when the doors are open, will students even show up? The answers are crucial to the higher education system’s mission — and its bottom line.
Short-term campus cashflow issues could set the stage for a fiscal crunch
The coronavirus outbreak is forcing Idaho’s colleges and universities to refund room and board and cancel campus events. The schools are also incurring unexpected costs, as they move coursework online and sanitize buildings that now stand vacant.
Boise votes to close schools for the rest of the year
The district will also push graduation ceremonies to late July.
Idaho’s two largest districts call tens of thousands of families to map Internet access
Educators have found thousands of children do not have Internet at home and thousands more need an electronic device.
Andy Grover hired to lead administrators association
The long-time Melba School District superintendent was a Republican candidate for state superintendent.
Coronavirus news, 4.8.20: Ybarra leaves grading decisions to local school leaders amid pandemic
Whether they retain their traditional grading system, move to pass/fail or adopt mastery, Ybarra said local leaders will make the best decision.
Blackfoot adopts four-day school week
Trustees in the 3,800-student district voted unanimously on Thursday to drop Fridays from the school calendar.