Month: September 2020
National report: Higher education enrollment down 1.8 percent
The national numbers are incomplete and mixed.
Audio: ‘Idaho Matters’ Reporter Roundtable, 9.25.20
Miss Friday’s reporter roundtable on Boise State Public Radio? Catch up here.
Campus coronavirus update: 9.28.20
Case numbers are increasing — in some cases sharply — on the state’s largest public and private colleges and universities.
Idaho’s virtual college fair starts Tuesday
The three-day event is free and allows students and families to connect with 11 different Idaho colleges and universities, both public and private.
We’re adjusting to ‘homeschool’ — again
Two weeks ago, we struggled to get our kindergartener to learn at school. Now we’re struggling to get her to learn at home.
This week’s coronavirus trendline (9.25.20 edition)
New case numbers increased sharply from the previous week. Hotspots stretch from Eastern Idaho to north-central Idaho. On the other hand, deaths decreased from last week, as did hospitalizations.
Episode 227: A Sobering Week For School Reopening
Schools and districts are attempting to navigate reopening as multiple confirmed cases have led to temporary closures or, in some cases, a move to remote learning.
Boise trustee resigns after criticizing government COVID response
The board will meet next week to formally accept Troy Rohn’s resignation and outline the steps for filling his seat.
The state extends window to test reading
All K-3 students are expected to take the Idaho Reading Indicator by Oct. 9.
ISU teams up on project to step up coronavirus testing
The new equipment will run 60 to 90 tests in 90 minutes, yielding up to 500 results daily. Currently, tests are processed one at a time, taking roughly 90 minutes apiece.