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Nampa connects with kids who don’t have reliable Internet, or a home
The district’s 14,000 students went back to school Tuesday — online. Generally, the feedback was encouraging.
Little urges Idahoans to adhere to stay-home order or risk spike in COVID-19 cases
Idaho’s governor estimated it will take another nine days to see positive results of the stay-home order. And even with the order, state officials expect confirmed cases to increase in the coming days.
At the heart of Idaho’s coronavirus outbreak, Blaine County officials ponder the future
Despite the highest per-capita coronavirus rates in the state, trustees aren’t ruling out reopening school later this spring. “I don’t want to get too mired down right now in looking too far in the future,” trustee Rob Clayton said Monday.
Idaho coronavirus update: 3.30.20: State Board to consider extending school closures
Plus, Idaho received a waiver from the USDA that will make it easier to feed more children amid school closures.
Denney wanted to delay the primary, but that won’t happen
The May 19 primary election is still a go, but all voting will take place absentee.
West Ada to launch districtwide remote learning on April 13
As spring break ends in the West Ada School District, students will be able to take optional online courses beginning Monday. Teachers and staff will return to school to work on the online transition.
Little orders budget cuts — affecting K-12 and higher education
Driven by the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, the cuts come to about $19 million for K-12 and $3 million for higher ed. State officials say an infusion of federal aid should soften the blow for K-12.
Boise district to launch online program Monday
Grade-level materials will be available next week. The district will add more advanced content in mid-April.
Idaho coronavirus update, 3.26.20: Educators are essential; first three deaths confirmed
Catch up on the latest news involving Idaho’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. (This is a breaking news story that will be updated.)
The coronavirus stimulus bill: the stakes for schools
The $2 trillion bill carves out a $30.75 billion fund for K-12 and higher education. It’s not immediately clear how much money would go to Idaho.