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Analysis: The disconnect between the realities and the rhetoric of reopening
Despite rising coronavirus case numbers — and rising public concern — federal and state leaders want and expect schools to reopen in just a few weeks.
Teachers express safety concerns as first day of school draws closer
“I need to know we have a plan for keeping everybody safe,” Idaho’s teacher of the year said.
Bonneville, Pocatello-Chubbuck shape reopening plans around COVID-19
Announcements from East Idaho’s two largest districts will impact learning for over 25,000 kids and their families.
State Board approves blended learning recommendations
Although they want schools to reopen in the fall, State Board members said schools must be prepared to deliver online learning amid the pandemic.
State reports one-day peak in coronavirus cases, and deaths
Seven of Wednesday’s eight deaths were reported in Ada and Canyon counties — the epicenter of new coronavirus cases statewide.
Game on? High school activities association director says yes — for now.
That’s if Idaho leaders don’t close public schools like they did last spring, Ty Jones told EdNews.
No splash for cash: West Ada foundation cancels water park fundraiser
West Ada’s education foundation announced the fundraiser in an email Monday — and the response, in traditional and social media, came quickly.
SDE distributes hand sanitizer, masks to schools ahead of reopening
The first round of sanitizer went out last week. The state is working on delivering another 2,000 gallons.
A work-from-home Legislature? State could use federal money for tech upgrades
The $1.24 million could allow some — or all — of the state’s 105 legislators to work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic.
This week’s coronavirus trendline (7.10.20 edition)
As discussions over school reopening intensify, Idaho reported a one-week peak in new coronavirus cases — for the third successive week.