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UPDATED: Governor to discuss closing schools with top education leaders

A conference call is scheduled for noon today. The Boise School District is waiting for advice from the call.

Idaho’s first coronavirus case is linked to ISU-Meridian campus

Health officials are focusing an investigation on students and employees on the ISU Meridian campus. They say the coronavirus case poses no threat to students or staff at nearby West Ada School district facilities.

CDC: Short, early school closures probably won’t slow the spread of coronavirus

“It’s really about a matter of timing,” the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare director said about potential school closures.

Coeur d’Alene and Blaine County School District announce coronavirus closures

Both districts will close for three weeks. They are working on plans to get meals to families who rely on free-and-reduced priced breakfast and lunches.

Idaho colleges, universities shift coursework online amid coronavirus pandemic

Boise State University will make the shift Monday. All others plan to make the unprecedented shift by April 1.

Idaho’s first coronavirus case confirmed in Ada County

The woman, in her 50s, did not require hospitalization and is self-isolating at her home in southwest Idaho, officials said.

Little issues emergency coronavirus declaration

State health officials estimated up to 35 percent of the state, which would be more than 600,000 Idahoans, could become ill.

Statehouse roundup, 3.13.20: Senators reject guns-in-schools bill

Law enforcement officials joined education lobbyists in opposition to the bill, which would have allowed employees with enhanced concealed weapons permits to carry firearms in school.

Analysis: The darkening cloud overshadowing Idaho’s higher ed budget debate

Lawmakers are haggling over a relatively small amount of money in this year’s higher education budget. As the global coronavirus pandemic worsens, next year’s decisions could be even tougher.