Find out who will — and won’t — be leading Idaho’s schools this fall.
Advice from an online educator
Jason Bransford, CEO of Idaho’s Gem Innovation Schools, says the coronavirus crisis gives educators a chance to connect with kids in new ways, including online.
Bluum hires chief officer for growth and strategy
Greg Richmond is the former founder and CEO of a national nonprofit devoted to improving authorizing practices for charter schools.
Denney wanted to delay the primary, but that won’t happen
The May 19 primary election is still a go, but all voting will take place absentee.
‘Thanks, Nep’: 94-year-old donates millions to rural school district
Members of the Salmon community ceremonially broke ground last week for a new $2.5 million sports complex, paid for by a former local who wanted to give back.
Coronavirus prompts districts to reconsider funding requests
One district changed its plan to float a bond issue in the May election. Others could do the same.
Blackfoot buses meals to kids at home
The district’s “Bus Bites” program allows kids 18 years old and younger to grab a free lunch at their bus stop or outside of their elementary school.
DeVos urges educators to instruct kids remotely
The request follows concerns from large Idaho school districts that moving instruction online would leave out at-risk students.
Coronavirus news, 3.18.20: Blaine County plans coronavirus screenings
In other coronavirus news from Wednesday, Ybarra encourages continued instruction, a relief fund has been set up and prom has been canceled.
Coronavirus thrusts Idaho schools into uncharted instructional territory
Over a dozen public charter schools are taking their coursework online in the hopes of avoiding potential weeks- or months-long disruptions to learning.