Month: July 2020

Survey: Parents agree their child learns best in school

According to a survey of 600 Idaho parents, if schools must close again, they expect schools to be better prepared to facilitate distance learning.

This week’s coronavirus trendline (7.24.20 edition)

Idaho reported its deadliest week in the coronavirus outbreak, but the state’s rapid increase in new cases showed some signs of leveling.

Idaho state budget well positioned to handle ongoing impacts of COVID-19

Idaho just ended its fiscal year with a surplus nearly three times what was expected before COVID-19. How, in the middle of a global pandemic, did we manage to do that? Through conservative principles of governing. In late March, shortly after the first coronavirus case was confirmed in Idaho, I asked state government agencies to…

Education news from around Idaho

A 34-year educator’s in-person graduation goodbye, a new face on the SDE leadership team and more education news from across state.

State OK’s $31 million in school coronavirus aid

The bulk of the money, $21 million, will covers the cost of tests for teachers and school staff. The remaining $10 million will go toward face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and plexiglass shields for schools.

Analysis: Behind the legal maneuvering in the Reclaim Idaho initiative

Let’s not lose sight of the big-picture questions raised by the Reclaim Idaho initiative: How much should Idaho spend on public schools, and who ought to pay?

Boise sets date to decide on in-person vs. online learning

Trustees they’ll make the call on Aug. 3, after they take public feedback.

Ruling on transgender athletics law expected by August

Chief U.S. District Judge David Nye said he will expedite a ruling on the transgender athletics ban before fall sports tryouts begin, Nathan Brown of the Idaho Falls Post Register reported Wednesday.