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Facing coronavirus crunch, University of Idaho seeks furloughs
“We are all part of the Vandal Family and if each of us takes a piece of this burden, we can save jobs and tackle the problem together,” President C. Scott Green said in a memo, announcing the $3.3 million proposal.
Colleges, universities roll out emergency student aid
The money comes from a federal coronavirus stimulus law, and most of it will go to students based on need.
Parents swear by their schedules, six weeks into distance learning
How do parents stay sane through distance learning? That’s still up in the air, but some say that keeping a schedule helps.
Teacher inspires students to become educators
Teachers across the Bear Lake School District shared how Tammy Stephens has influenced dozens of her students to enter the education field — and how she still inspires them to improve their craft.
Little outlines plan to cut public school funding by $99 million
The state won’t balance next year’s budget without the cuts, Little said.
Education news from around Idaho
Presidential Scholar semifinalists announced, an online Pre-K dance class and Idaho schools win money for STEM.
Public charter school eyes May 18 reopening
Treasure Valley Classical Academy principal Stephen Lambert says the school is in compliance to open for business.
State revenues fell short of forecast by 60 percent amid coronavirus pandemic
But state economists urged calm saying the revenue could show up in June because Gov. Brad Little extended the deadline to file and pay taxes.
Analysis: School reopening question is answered — but only for now
The debate is far from over. Now, state leaders and local educators shift their focus towards reopening in the fall.
Idaho State braces for layoffs, furloughs
University President Kevin Satterlee outlined the cuts in a YouTube video for faculty and staff Friday.