coronavirus
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Some students learn responsibility in pandemic-altered year
Parents say their children have had to become more resilient and responsible to be successful in online classes.
Idaho ratchets up vaccine rollout, once again
The accelerated schedule could be good news for thousands of Idahoans who are biding their time in the vaccination queue — including college and university staff and students.
K-12 coronavirus numbers increase, but remain well below fall peaks
The Department of Health and Welfare reported at least 99 new cases involving K-12 students and staff.
Campus coronavirus roundup, 3.1.21: Case numbers rise at Eastern Idaho schools
Three Eastern Idaho institutions account for the majority of cases across the state’s college and university campuses.
Coronavirus trendline, 2.26.21: After a long slowdown, case numbers creep upward
Weekly case numbers increased for the first time since December, and vaccination numbers decreased slightly. Other metrics showed signs of improvement.
Legislative roundup, 2.24.21: Bill would allow parents to pull students out of schools not offering in-person learning
Parents could pull their children out and receive a pro-rated payment they could use to reimburse eligible education expenses.
Most big districts returning to in-person learning
Find out what’s happening in other large districts, including Bonneville, Twin Falls, Caldwell and Nampa.
State health officials hopeful for new vaccine authorization
If approved, the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine could greatly expand the supply of doses for Idahoans.
Campus coronavirus roundup, 2.22.21: Cases drop on several campuses
One notable exception: Case numbers nearly doubled at Idaho State University.