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North Star Charter closes elementary following COVID-19 surge

At least 24 students and staff have probable or confirmed COVID-19, and 87 are quarantined for possible exposure.

Caldwell will open its doors Monday

After a month of online school, trustees voted Monday to get students in the classroom.

Transfer of IT department went smoothly, says State Board director

Superintendent Ybarra argued in court that the move would be disruptive and prevent her from doing her job. She lost the challenge.

Blackfoot charter closed after 8 teachers exposed to COVID-19

The educators came in contact over the weekend with a person who tested positive for the disease.

Parents like it — or leave it — one month into Boise Online School

The Boise Online School got off to a hectic start. One month in, parents have mixed reviews.

Little says there is no issue using federal money to offset state holdbacks

Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin previously questioned whether the spending was consistent with federal guidelines.

Furloughs and football: Boise State leaders discuss an uncertain fiscal future

Boise State has no plans for university-wide layoffs, associate vice president Shawn Miller said Thursday. Earlier this week, President Marlene Tromp said some job losses and operations cuts are inevitable.

Analysis: ‘The best we have for now.’ Reopening hinges on limited test numbers.

For months, state leaders have pushed for improved coronavirus testing. But as many Idaho schools reopen, these critical testing numbers are decreasing instead of increasing.