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State revenues fell short of forecast by 60 percent amid coronavirus pandemic
But state economists urged calm saying the revenue could show up in June because Gov. Brad Little extended the deadline to file and pay taxes.
Analysis: School reopening question is answered — but only for now
The debate is far from over. Now, state leaders and local educators shift their focus towards reopening in the fall.
Nampa Christian: a school reopening outlier
The private Nampa Christian Schools made some quick modifications to open their doors this week. “I just don’t think that’s replicable among many of our schools,” an aide to Gov. Brad Little said Wednesday.
Ybarra, Khan Academy founder discuss online learning strategies
Idaho’s education leader said it was important to share good ideas and leverage partnerships to improve teaching during the coronavirus pandemic
Mixed signals for primary election turnout
Voters must request absentee ballots by May 19, and mail them back by June 2.
Idaho coronavirus response, 5.5.20: Ybarra calls for transforming education
Plus, Gov. Brad Little continues to hope schools can reopen in the fall.
A private school reopens; public schools plan small gatherings to help kids
Public schools face a steeper barrier to opening their doors, especially after the State Board of Education clarified those standards on Monday night.
State Board revises school reopening criteria
The new guidelines align with Gov. Brad Little’s rebound plan, and would generally limit classrooms to fewer than 10 people.
College of Idaho plans to reopen campus for fall
“We feel that as long as people adhere to appropriate guidelines, the systems in place can safely handle the cases we experience here in southwest Idaho,” co-presidents Doug Brigham and Jim Everett said Friday.
“A helpless feeling”: Hundreds of children unaccounted for in the switch to distance learning
Some of Idaho’s largest districts told EdNews they haven’t been able to reach up to 5 percent of their students.