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The grant is the largest of its kind Boise State has ever received. The University's 'Healthy Schools Initiative' team will use the funds to boost awareness and infrastructure to get more local foods into up to 70 schools. Grants to schools will run in two periods, from spring of 2024 to 2028; half will be distributed in the first two years exclusively in rural areas.
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In this unique moment, where public education is in the eye of a hurricane of fraught political debate, Idaho’s next generation of educators look to the future with focus, optimism and deep gratitude for their families and mentors.“These kids are kids, and they need to be cared for, no matter what’s going on,” said Leah Christner, one of thousand of Boise State grads-to-be poised to receive her diploma on Saturday, May 7.
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Jesus Jara, the school superintendent in Clark County, Nev., which includes Las Vegas, explained how the district has navigated the pandemic and what it needs from federal lawmakers going forward.
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Idaho Matters learns more about the patchwork of mental health care for the state's youth and how this problem has been exacerbated by the pandemic.
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This year has been challenging for public school teachers navigating the pandemic. As the Idaho Legislature picks up speed in it’s final few weeks this…
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The Idaho Legislature is ramping up as bills begin getting approved by both chambers. Higher education budgets are on the docket next week at the…
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Yesterday, one of Idaho’s biggest school districts returned to the virtual classroom after the holiday break. The Boise School District is home to nearly…
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One of the big issues for students when it comes to distance learning is not having adequate WiFi. A Boise-based tech company, MetaGeek, is offering…
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The pandemic has impacted us all in different ways. But a nearly universal impact has come to our mental health. For students and educators, the…
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With record breaking numbers of new COVID-19 cases and fatalities, Idaho is in the worst phase of the pandemic so far. The coronavirus is having an effect…