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The coronavirus trendline: The week in review (4.24.20 edition)

Idaho’s coronavirus infection rate showed continued signs of flattening this week. But testing numbers remain hit and miss.

Episode 208: Education Leaders Brace for Another Round of Budget Cuts

State leaders are looking closer at the economic cost of the coronavirus pandemic.

Analysis: Like K-12, higher education struggles to shift to remote instruction

Access issues? Achievement gaps? Those aren’t just issues for the public schools.

Little unveils a plan to reopen Idaho’s economy

The four-stage plan does not change school closures or reopening criteria the State Board of Education approved last week.

Nampa cheers on seniors with drive-by cap and gown pickup

With the future of graduation still uncertain, Thursday’s cap-and-gown pickup was a chance for teachers and students to lift each other’s spirits.

Administrators split on reopening school this spring

Some Idaho schools could reopen in May, if trustees and health districts sign onto the plan. For now, local administrators are in a holding pattern.

Ybarra tells school leaders to brace for new spending cuts of up to 5 percent

The new budget cuts are not official and would be applied during the 2021 budget year that begins July 1.

Blaine County puts levy election on hold

A 10-year, $40 million plant facilities levy has been rescheduled for next March, the Idaho Mountain Express reported.

Highlights from our interview with Debbie Critchfield

Critchfield reiterates her support for local school officials to work with public health officials to decide if reopening this year is right for their community.