With an Aug. 17 opening date looming, Boise trustees will try again Tuesday to decide on the fate of fall instruction.
Boise, West Ada and Kuna schools placed in highest COVID-19 risk category
School boards still have the final say, but the state’s recommendation for Category 3 is for schools to be closed.
State Board waives college entrance exam admissions requirement for 2021-22 year
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many of this fall’s high school seniors have not been able to take the SAT or ACT test.
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After Facebook flap, West Ada teacher no longer at district
Reopening schools revolves around two issues, says district health program manager
Gina Pannell says kids need to be in schools, but how that can affect public health during a pandemic is hard to gauge.
Nampa will start the school year completely online
The district will also postpone the first day of school by a week and mandate masks for students.
Supreme Court halts Reclaim Idaho’s K-12 petition drive
The ruling places a temporary block on the group’s push to increase the amount of income taxes corporations and wealthier Idahoans pay to fund the state’s public schools.
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Analysis: In a long, simmering summer of coronavirus, Boise trustees wrestle with reopening
The numbers are larger — the student and staff numbers, and the case numbers. But Boise’s school reopening dilemma is the state’s school reopening dilemma.
Legislative working group calls for special session to address liability issues
Only Gov. Brad Little can call a special session of the Legislature. He’s left the door open but hasn’t acted yet.
Kuna implements blended-learning model
The school district will start the year with a mix of in-person and remote instruction, Superintendent Wendy Johnson told parents Wednesday.
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This graduation will not be forgotten
Boise superintendent: Face-to-face classes are ‘a bit more unlikely’
Coby Dennis offered the sobering assessment during a Wednesday conference call, organized by the State Board of Education. Classes — in-person or online — will begin Aug. 17.
Kevin's Blog
Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
Tune in this week for a series of back-to-school virtual town halls
This week’s coronavirus trendline (7.31.20 edition)
After Facebook flap, West Ada teacher no longer at district
NNU tweaks fall semester schedule, announces Sept. 6 commencement
Voices
Educators, community members and students share their opinions about Idaho education.
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Give parents choice instead of Covid-era edicts as schools reopen
Idaho state budget well positioned to handle ongoing impacts of COVID-19
Idaho needs a reality check on reopening schools safely
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Melanie Flake is helping parents have a voice in the way Idaho educates kids.