A social media giveaway, a big award for a Boise teacher and more education news from around the Gem State.
North Idaho schools at mid-level risk of coronavirus transmission
Many school districts in the area have not yet determined their back-to-school plans as they wait to see how the virus progresses.
Boise students will start the school year at home
Trustees voted to teach virtually until Sept. 8, and possibly return to school in person if coronavirus case rates drop.
Nampa will start the school year completely online
The district will also postpone the first day of school by a week and mandate masks for students.
Survey: Amid coronavirus surge, three school safety measures grew more popular
Parents in urban areas reported more concern about sending kids back to school in person, and more support for flexible, staggered schedules.
Nampa teachers ask for online-only start to the school year
District leaders expect school buildings to open in mid-August, but plans are flexible depending on the virus’ spread.
Majority of Idaho students live in coronavirus “hot spots”
Federal officials say schools in coronavirus “hot spots” could require distance-learning. As of mid-July, three in four Idaho students lived in areas that meet that definition.
Survey: Parents agree their child learns best in school
According to a survey of 600 Idaho parents, if schools must close again, they expect schools to be better prepared to facilitate distance learning.
Education news from around Idaho
A 34-year educator’s in-person graduation goodbye, a new face on the SDE leadership team and more education news from across state.
Here’s what other states are doing to reopen schools next month
Some are mandating masks. Others are postponing sports. Find out what’s happening around the country.