Month: December 2020

Athletic proposal would let more parents in games — with consequences if districts violate safety protocols

The plan would allow up to two spectators per student participant and enforce a series of safety protocols. Gov. Brad Little has not yet agreed to the proposal.

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Use Idaho’s Excess Revenues to Save Lives, Not More Money

Idahoans are hanging on for dear life, and Republican politicians need to do more than strategize better ways to push us off the edge of the cliff.

Education leaders want the governor to allow more parents into sports events

Gov. Brad Little’s statewide order designed to help slow the spread of coronavirus limits gatherings to 10 people or less. Players are exempt but spectators are not.

State Board waives college entrance exam requirement for class of 2021

The State Board also approved new nursing and cybersecurity programs at Boise State University and Lewis-Clark State College.

West Ada group drops recall of new board chair and vice chair

Recall West Ada leaders said board members Amy Johnson and Rene Ozuna met with the group and are listening to families.

Nampa School Board approves athletic competition plan

After practicing for weeks, Nampa School District athletes will be able to compete as early as Thursday.

Bedke: Session to begin on schedule unless two-thirds vote to change rules

House Speaker Scott Bedke says legislators are bound to follow legislative rules and the Idaho Constitution.

NEA study shows student trends during the pandemic

Students crave more teacher interaction and admit to a drop in academic performance since COVID-19 hit, according to a survey conducted by the National Education Association.