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Idaho coronavirus update, 4.14.20: Little poised to extend restrictions
In other news, a large Eastern Idaho school district is closing its doors for the year.
Two Idaho charters to share $1.6 million in grant funding
Anser and Idaho Arts charters will use the money to increase enrollment. Both public schools have maintained robust waitlists.
Educators with felony records face certification revocation under new law
According to the professional standards commission, up to 20 Idaho teachers have been certified to teach despite violent felony convictions.
Idaho coronavirus update, 4.13.20: Pass/fail grading systems debate; stimulus funding update
Idaho colleges and universities don’t think using pass/fail grades this semester will have a big impact on admissions or scholarship decisions.
ISU president outlines bleak budget outlook
Kevin Satterlee last week walked faculty and staff through a $16 million projected deficit fueled by waning enrollment and state funding holdbacks.
Educators help fill demand for personal protective equipment
Masks and other parts are going to hospitals throughout Idaho to help combat the growing coronavirus pandemic.
Idaho coronavirus update, 4.10.20: Federal stimulus will provide $56 million for Idaho higher education
The first wave of money — direct aid for students — could be on the way shortly.
Analysis: An existential crisis looms over Idaho’s vacant college campuses
When will students be able to return to college campuses? And when the doors are open, will students even show up? The answers are crucial to the higher education system’s mission — and its bottom line.
Short-term campus cashflow issues could set the stage for a fiscal crunch
The coronavirus outbreak is forcing Idaho’s colleges and universities to refund room and board and cancel campus events. The schools are also incurring unexpected costs, as they move coursework online and sanitize buildings that now stand vacant.
Boise votes to close schools for the rest of the year
The district will also push graduation ceremonies to late July.