Month: April 2020

Analysis: Sherri Ybarra’s scorched-earth lawsuit

The state superintendent isn’t just suing the Legislature and the State Board of Education. She is painting herself as the victim of political payback.

Little allows his stay-home order to expire; Idaho’s economic reopening begins Friday

Lifting the stay-home order was part of the first criteria schools would need to meet if they hope to reopen this academic year.

Some schools hope to reopen in May

At least one district has immediate plans to reopen before summer break. The outlook is more mixed for others.

Idaho’s spike in coronavirus test numbers, explained

On Tuesday, Idaho reported more than 8,000 new coronavirus test results — and they all came back negative. Here’s what we know, 24 hours later.

Remote learning in rural Idaho: A closer look at the transition

Across the state, rural schools are facing all the frustrations that come with remote learning. But one month in, some administrators say their schools have found a new rhythm within the new normal.

Unreliable broadband is hurting Idaho students

North Idaho school districts are experiencing the consequences of Idaho’s lack of investment in broadband infrastructure.

Little prepares to reopen Idaho’s economy

“I think we will meet the criteria for Stage One unless something significant happens going forward,” Gov. Brad Little said.

Melba hires longtime elementary principal as new superintendent

Sherry Ann Adams has served as the elementary school principal for nearly two decades.

Trump: States should ‘maybe get going’ on reopening schools

“It’s not a big subject, young children have done very well in this disaster that we’ve all gone through,” Trump told governors Monday, according to ABC News. “So a lot of people are thinking about the school openings.”