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Thousands of teachers and staff to be tested for coronavirus in the coming months
Gov. Little announced plans to distribute 565,000 rapid antigen tests to schools.
Officials put Lemhi, Custer and Teton counties at ‘moderate’ risk for COVID-19
The change calls for restrictions on events and social gatherings, teleworking “where possible” and mandatory face coverings when physical distancing can’t be maintained.
Analysis: Will parents get the K-12 coronavirus data they need and deserve?
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will launch a weekly, statewide school-by-school summary Friday. It almost has to be better than the disjointed, frustrating mess that exists now.
Boise to advance to second phase of in-person learning plan
Beginning Monday, elementary students in grades pre-K-6 will alternate between in-person learning and virtual days.
Idaho teens share a common concern: mental health
Five students expressed their needs and hopes for the future in a conversation with State Board of Education officials.
ISBA members to vote on funding and Blaine Amendment proposals at virtual convention
The resolutions ISBA members pass will help set the education agenda ahead of the 2021 legislative session.
Old shipping containers, new dorms: C of I opens novel housing
It’s the first college housing project of its kind: 36 decommissioned shipping containers. At full capacity, they can accommodate 54 students.
Health and Welfare officials monitoring COVID outbreaks at colleges and universities
The highest growth in new cases in Idaho is among people age 18-29.
Immigrant and Army veteran named Idaho’s 2020-21 teacher of the year
Jorge Pulleiro says his teaching style is “all about relationships.”
Schools take on new schedules, procedures during a pandemic
Nampa teacher tells her students to get used to wearing masks and social distancing because “it’s going to be like this for awhile.”