Month: September 2020

Analysis: The feds’ COVID campus aid fills some gaps, but only some

Idaho colleges and universities, and Idaho students, received $49.4 million this year. It didn’t address all of higher education’s COVID-related losses — or the deeper budget issues facing the state system.

Blaine County searches for new superintendent who can unite a divided community

Blaine County’s superintendent is often the highest paid in Idaho, but the job comes with a lot of scrutiny.

Districts report enrollment drops to start the year

Enrollment loss is most obvious in the earlier grades.

Middleton school employee dies from COVID-19

INSIDE: Multiple confirmed cases at Glenns Ferry change reopening plans and Emmett to shut down for a day.

Teacher bonuses announcement delayed for another month

The state was waiting on student data from last school year to decide who gets master educator premiums.

HBO spotlights Idaho’s transgender athletics ban

The segment had been scheduled to air Tuesday, the Idaho Statesman reported, but is now on hold.

Together, Idaho and President Trump are taking action to support small business

 Idahoans can expect continued partnership between the state and the President moving forward to ensure a strong and smart pandemic response and the continuation of conservative principles of governing.

Health and Welfare: School-by-school coronavirus reports could come soon

Without a statewide database, it’s up to local schools to decide how to release information on coronavirus cases. Some do. Some don’t.

CSI launches free online-learning program designed for teachers and parents

The program is designed to help teachers and parents navigate the shift to online learning.