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Boise votes to close schools for the rest of the year
The district will also push graduation ceremonies to late July.
Idaho’s two largest districts call tens of thousands of families to map Internet access
Educators have found thousands of children do not have Internet at home and thousands more need an electronic device.
Coronavirus news, 4.8.20: Ybarra leaves grading decisions to local school leaders amid pandemic
Whether they retain their traditional grading system, move to pass/fail or adopt mastery, Ybarra said local leaders will make the best decision.
Little forms committee to oversee coronavirus stimulus spending
Idaho stands to receive $1.25 billion from the feds, including more than $100 million for education. It’s unclear when this committee will meet, or whether its meetings will be streamed publicly.
Little says stay-home order about to pay dividends
However, Little is not easing back yet, saying additional restrictions will likely continue after the initial stay-home order expires April 15.
Video: ‘Making the Grade,’ 4.7.20
After a month-long hiatus, our weekly “Making the Grade” segment is back, via Zoom. Catch this week’s segment here.
With the door to schools still ajar, district leaders ponder their next steps
A State Board of Education decision will keep Idaho schools closed for now. But local administrators could have the option of reopening school later the spring. Reactions are mixed.
State Board extends school closure through the end of the academic year — with a caveat
Although schools will remain physically closed, online and distance learning is expected to take place.
A high statewide rate, with big fluctuations: Reading Idaho’s coronavirus numbers
Idaho has one of the highest coronavirus rates in the nation, according to a state epidemiologist. But Idaho infection rates can vary widely from county to county.
Idaho coronavirus update, 4.6.20: Business group seeks laptop donations
“This project is mission critical to the thousands of students in our state who cannot learn remotely without computers and other devices or internet connections at their homes,” Idaho Business for Education president and chief executive officer Rod Gramer said Monday.