Month: May 2020

Blaine County consolidates dual immersion programs

District officials made a quick decision to close a program due to staffing. Parents at Ernest Hemingway STEAM school say they were blindsided.

This week’s coronavirus trendline (5.29.20 edition)

In the month since the state began relaxing a historic stay-at-home order, the rate of spread of the coronavirus has remained more or less stable.

‘Hearsay within hearsay:’ Legislature’s attorney fires back at Ybarra

At issue are court filings from state superintendent Sherri Ybarra and her legislative aide, suggesting Republican lawmakers are trying to undercut Ybarra’s State Department of Education.

Episode 212: A Glimpse Into What School Might Look Like This Fall

This week we discuss how the return might look different district by district. Plus, the latest on Supt. Ybarra’s lawsuit.

Labrador represents supporters of transgender athletics ban

The state Republican Party chairman is legal counsel for two Idaho State University student-athletes who want the courts to uphold Idaho’s new law.

Analysis: Sherri Ybarra vs. the Legislature

In court filings last week, Sherri Ybarra and a top aide weave a cloak-and-dagger tale of legislators determined to dismantle and defund Ybarra’s State Department of Education. Whether Ybarra wins in court or not, there will be political aftershocks.

Idaho to advance to stage three of reopening plan

Effective Saturday, bars and movie theaters that meet the Idaho Rebounds protocols will be able to reopen. Gatherings of up to 50 people will also be allowed.