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Analysis: In a pandemic, colleges struggle even more to attract Idaho graduates
Before COVID-19, only 45 percent of Idaho high school graduates went straight to college. Apparently, the pandemic is making matters worse.
‘Driven to a line I would not cross:’ Boise teacher abruptly retires amid COVID-19
Boise School District trustees have a special meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday to discuss pandemic operations plans.
State budget surplus continues to grow
Revenues were up again in October, bringing the state’s projected ending balance to $587 million.
Mask questions dominate Little’s virtual town hall meeting
A majority of callers asked for stricter COVID restrictions, but two thanked Little for not requiring masks.
Changes are on the horizon for public education with a new presidential administration
A Biden administration could mean increased scrutiny of charter schools and a potential expansion of pre-K.
Boise fills vacant school board seat, addresses COVID spread
Businesswoman Elizabeth Langley was appointed to fill the seat former trustee Troy Rohn vacated this fall.
Campus coronavirus roundup, 11.09.20: Case numbers (and testing) ramp up at Boise State
Cases also increased sharply at Northwest Nazarene University, but decreased at the University of Idaho, Idaho State University and Lewis-Clark State College.
Teacher changes classroom to coffee-shop ambience
Arnold, like many other teachers in Idaho, has made adjustments to her teaching practices and environment since the pandemic began.
Two teachers win Idaho STEM awards
In other news, holiday contest deadlines are fast approaching and waivers for free student meals have been extended through the school year.
Rapid COVID tests are available to school staff, but testing strategy varies
Testing is underway, but some school officials prefer to pay for other tests.