“The change I want to see today, is: If you see anyone struggling, I want to see others fight and uplift them.”

New athletics plan lets schools fill gyms to 40 percent capacity
Members of the student body are also allowed to attend games, but must wear masks if they’re seated closer together than six feet.

McCall superintendent to lead Blaine County
Jim Foudy has served as superintendent of the McCall-Donnelly school district since 2015.

Community coalition offers in-person tutoring for refugee children
Refugee aid organizations, school districts, community partners and a local church are offering in-person help for students who face an extra challenge with online learning.

Survey paints a scattered picture of behavioral health services in Idaho schools
Rural schools and charter schools are less likely to provide behavioral health services to students and families, a new survey says.

Legislative academy centers on social and emotional learning
Retired four-star general Craig McKinley spoke with education and business leaders on Monday about the need to prioritize developing students’ social and emotional skills.

West Ada superintendent to resign
Mary Ann Ranells will step down at the end of the school year citing personal reasons involving her family.

Governor agrees to allow more spectators at high school sports events
Gov. Brad Little accepted a proposal to allow two spectators per athlete at high school events — with the warning he could revoke the rule if the state sees “widespread non-compliance.”

Nampa’s Endeavor Elementary pivots to keep holiday traditions alive
Students met elves and Whos, and a masked Santa as they paraded through the school’s outdoor Polar Express celebration this week.

Seven percent of Idahoans have contracted COVID-19 since March
Teachers are expected to get vaccinated in the second-wave of vaccine distributions, but the exact timeline for that rollout is still up in the air.