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Little signs proclamations; declines to order school, restaurant closures
Idaho’s governor continues to defer to local school leaders to make the decisions for their schools and communities.
More Idaho colleges call off spring commencement
Seven of the state’s eight colleges and universities have canceled commencement, and are weighing their alternatives. Boise State University has not yet made a decision.
DeVos urges educators to instruct kids remotely
The request follows concerns from large Idaho school districts that moving instruction online would leave out at-risk students.
03.21.20 Coronavirus News: Middleton district visitor may have been contagious
The count of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped to 42 on Saturday, up 11 cases from Friday’s count.
Boise State closed to general public after staffer tests positive for coronavirus
People who visited Boise State’s administration building or recreation center on March 13 might have come into contact with the staff member, the university said Friday.
DeVos gives the green-light to cancel state testing
The College Board is also changing AP exams so students can take them at home.
Idaho House adjourns for the year
The 2020 legislative session came to a close Friday after 75 days.
Boise State, U of I announce cancellations and closures
As the universities shift to online learning, they are also being forced to close facilities and cancel events. Here’s the latest.
State to issue isolation order for Blaine County
Gov. Brad Little announced the order because of community spread of the novel coronavirus.
A tumultuous 2020 session comes to a close — almost
What happened in education policy? What didn’t happen? And what does an uncertain future hold?