Public schools provide basic sexual health services, but resources stop with emergency contraception.
New CDC guidance: No quarantines, less testing
Some states and districts have taken a similar approach for months. Still, some school leaders will likely breathe a sigh of relief at the change, as prior quarantine guidelines led to confusion and huge numbers of student and staff absences.
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Boise trustee candidates take questions from EdNews’ Kevin Richert in recorded forums
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Facing a shortage of mental health professionals, school districts get creative to meet student needs
School leaders are renewing their focus on relationship-building and preventative practices and turning to their communities for support.
Kuna considering a record $300 million bond issue
If approved by the school board, it would be the largest proposed general obligation bond in Idaho history.
West Ada passes policy to restrict classroom decorations
The move is part of an effort to create “content neutrality” and adhere to a 2021 Idaho law regarding dignity and nondiscrimination in schools.
Charter coalition sues Biden administration over rule changes
The lawsuit, announced Monday, takes aim at changes to a federal grant process, including a shortened window — 30 days — for submitting grant applications this year.
Idaho’s dead-last student spending rankings are infamous – but how or whether to improve them is a point of contention
Administrators say public education needs more money and a funding formula change. Reformers argue that more money isn’t necessarily the right fix.
Per Pupil Expenditure Explained: A crash course on how it’s calculated and compared
Generally, PPE is calculated by taking the amount of money a district spends on students in a given year and dividing it by the number of students in that district.
But there are some nuances.
City of Caldwell OK’s housing development, despite school district’s plea to wait
Six out of seven Vallivue elementary schools are over capacity due to new growth.