Month: September 2020
Idaho Falls will move high schools to hybrid learning
Some trustees argued the decision could help curb absenteeism among students who have been asked to quarantined.
ISBA members to vote on funding and Blaine Amendment proposals at virtual convention
The resolutions ISBA members pass will help set the education agenda ahead of the 2021 legislative session.
Boise City Hall derails off-campus apartment proposal
The proposal would have brought 196 apartment units with a total of 541 bedrooms to a neighborhood near the Boise State University campus.
Old shipping containers, new dorms: C of I opens novel housing
It’s the first college housing project of its kind: 36 decommissioned shipping containers. At full capacity, they can accommodate 54 students.
Health and Welfare officials monitoring COVID outbreaks at colleges and universities
The highest growth in new cases in Idaho is among people age 18-29.
Immigrant and Army veteran named Idaho’s 2020-21 teacher of the year
Jorge Pulleiro says his teaching style is “all about relationships.”
Schools take on new schedules, procedures during a pandemic
Nampa teacher tells her students to get used to wearing masks and social distancing because “it’s going to be like this for awhile.”
U of I coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket
University and public health officials do not believe the virus is spreading through classroom contact. Instead, they believe the outbreak is tied to fraternity and sorority houses.
Teton to temporarily close elementary school
At least 15 students and staffers have tested positive for the illness and 88 others could have been exposed.
State Board approves funding boost for medical residencies
The 2021 Legislature still needs to approve the plan to fund an additional 15 residencies.