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Teachers and school staff cleared to get COVID-19 vaccine
Those who serve students in pre-K through 12th grade are now in the state’s priority vaccination group.
K-12 coronavirus case numbers eclipse 5,000 plateau
Idaho schools reported at least 243 coronavirus cases for the seven-day period ending Sunday.
State of the State: Little calls for reversing budget holdbacks
Little calls for restoring career ladder by investing $44.9 million in teacher pay, including salaries for veteran educators.
Coronavirus trendline, 1.8.21: After holidays, case numbers begin to climb
Idaho coronavirus cases near the 150,000 mark, while COVID-19 deaths eclipse the 1,500 plateau.
Five education issues to watch during the 2021 session
The session kicks off Monday, highlighted by Gov. Brad Little’s State of the State address.
K-12 enrollment is down by nearly 3,200 students
Despite the state’s first enrollment decline in decades, several virtual schools tallied unprecedented growth.
Teachers and schools staff slated to get COVID vaccines next month
Although some teachers have already received a shot, the state is prioritizing health care workers and long term care residents.
State Board takes first look at proposed new academic standards
The Legislature will get the final say on standards in just over a year, during the 2022 session.
Health and Welfare: K-12 schools account for more than 4,800 coronavirus cases
There’s no exact figure, however. The state’s reports represent a conservative estimate.
Coronavirus trendline, 1.3.21: Case numbers appear to slow, but deaths creep upward
The week’s numbers are likely incomplete, due to the holiday.