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State, districts navigate political pushback on ‘social-emotional learning’

The widely used academic term has been drawn into the fierce and divisive debate surrounding critical race theory.

A dropoff, or a data delay? New case numbers decrease

Several other coronavirus metrics showed some signs of improvement last week.

State Department releases work plan to address youth behavioral health

The plan addresses 10 of 11 recommendations submitted to Superintendent Sherri Ybarra this summer, and will guide the SDE’s work for the next two years.

Another grim record: Child COVID-19 hospitalizations peak

But as a record coronavirus surge continues to swamp Idaho and its hospitals, is there reason to think the wave could break within weeks?

CSI students discuss their experiences at celebration event

Hear what six College of Southern Idaho students had to say about how their Hispanic heritage shapes their approach to education.

Bonneville implements mask mandate

The requirement goes into effect Monday, Oct. 4, and accompanies COVID-19 protocol changes across the state.

Analysis: The harsh realities of a children’s pandemic

Idaho kids are contracting the coronavirus, in record numbers. Some are very sick. Schools are struggling with the effects. And it’s likely to get worse.

After an angry confrontation, Coeur d’Alene district sets mask issue aside

“The board does not want to see any disruption in the educational environment of our students,” board chair Jennifer Brumley said in an email to parents.

What happened with Boise State’s gameday protocols?

“Without the ability to offer every person entering the stadium a test, we cannot move forward without violating the law,” university officials told the Idaho Press Tuesday.

Pocatello-Chubbuck trustees vote to keep masks optional

A majority of parents spoke against a mask mandate at Tuesday’s special meeting.  Also inside, find out what’s happening in Filer and West Ada school districts.