PAUL — Teachers and administrators are pulling long hours to smooth out bumps in digital learning platforms across the Magic Valley during the state’s COVID-19 shutdown of schools, while on the other end, families are figuring out how to help children learn at home even as some parents juggle the demands of essential jobs.
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PHOTOS: Coronavirus and our community
Meals on Wheels delivers food
Joe Taylor, left, receives lunch from Meals on Wheels driver Dixie Conway on Friday at home in Burley. Taylor, who is 94 and blind, is receiving meals during the pandemic since the senior center has closed.
Meals on Wheels delivers food
Joe Taylor says goodbye to Dixie Conway after she delivered lunch on Friday in Burley. Taylor, who is 94 and blind, is receiving Meals on Wheels during the pandemic since the senior center has closed.
Meals on Wheels delivers food
Joe Taylor waits for his lunch to arrive Friday at home in Burley. Taylor, who is 94 and blind, is receiving Meals on Wheels during the pandemic since the senior center has closed.
Glanbia and Double A Dairy deliver 10k in cheese
Wilf Constello, Glanbia chief commercial officer, helps deliver donated cheese Friday, May 1, 2020, to the Mustard Seed in downtown Twin Falls. Double A Dairy and Glanbia Nutritionals each made a 5k donation of Glanbia cheese products to fight food insecurity during COVID-19.
Glanbia and Double A Dairy deliver 10k in cheese
New labels were created for cheese that Glanbia Nutritionals is donating in partnership with Double A Dairy on Friday, May 1, 2020, to the Mustard Seed in downtown Twin Falls.
Glanbia and Double A Dairy deliver 10k in cheese
Glanbia's Mike Machado drops off cheese products Friday, May 1, 2020, to the Mustard Seed in downtown Twin Falls.
Perrine wears protective mask
A medical mask covers the face of the statue of I.B. Perrine on April 10 outside the Twin Falls Visitor Center in Twin Falls.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
Manager Josh Crandall, of North Side Bus Co., hands Lead Teacher Amanda Dugger lunches for her students April 3 at Jerome Little Tigers Preschool and Day Care in Jerome.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
Manager Josh Crandall, of North Side Bus Co., waits for District Maintenance Employee Dave Gerdes to hand him packed lunches to deliver Friday, April 3, 2020, at Jerome Middle School in Jerome.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
A student runs back to her house in Jerome on April 3 after grabbing her school lunch.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
Lead Teacher Amanda Dugger stacks packs of food as Josh Crandall, manager of North Side Bus Co., gets more for her students Friday, April 3, 2020, at Jerome Little Tigers Preschool and Daycare in Jerome.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
Manager Josh Crandall, of North Side Bus Co., delivers food to students on his route Friday, April 3, 2020, in Jerome.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
Manager Josh Crandall starts up his bus so he can deliver food to students on his route Friday, April 3 at North Side Bus Co. in Jerome. All of the buses at North Side took on nicknames while delivering food. Crandall chose The Grinch because as the boss he thought it would be a fitting joke for his employees to enjoy at his expense. 'This is a moment for the Grinch to do something good,' he said.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
Manager Josh Crandall, of North Side Bus Co., hands Lead Teacher Amanda Dugger lunches for her students Friday, April 3, 2020, at Jerome Little Tigers Preschool and Daycare in Jerome.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
Bus Aide Amanda Sitter stores boxes of packed lunches for students on the seats of the bus Friday, April 3, 2020, at Jerome Middle School in Jerome.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
Lead Teacher Amanda Dugger waits for Josh Crandall, manager of North Side Bus Co., to hand her food for the children Friday, April 3, 2020, at Jerome Little Tigers Preschool and Daycare in Jerome.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
Teacher Amanda Dugger stacks lunches delivered for her students Friday, April 3, 2020, at Jerome Little Tigers Preschool and Daycare in Jerome.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
Bus Aide Amanda Sitter stores boxes of packed lunches for students on the seats of the bus Friday, April 3 at Jerome Middle School in Jerome.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
Manager Josh Crandall, of North Side Bus Co., prays with his drivers before they start their food deliveries Friday, April 3, 2020, at Jerome Middle School in Jerome.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
Lead Teacher Amanda Dugger wheels containers of food delivered by North Side Bus Co. inside Friday, April 3, at Jerome Little Tigers Preschool and Daycare in Jerome.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
Paige Pierce, 15, and Isabelle Pierce, 6, walk back to their house after receiving meals for their family from the North Side Bus Co. April 3 in Jerome.
Bus drivers deliver food to students
Assistant Director Kristine Hove, left, and Lead Teacher Amanda Dugger, center, stack lunches for students delivered by Josh Crandall, manager of North Side Bus Co., on Friday, April 3, 2020, at Jerome Little Tigers Preschool and Daycare in Jerome.
Canning the essentials
From left) Koto Brewing Co. kitchen manager Paul Claasen, chats with Pierre Tusow, head brewer and Shane Cook, owner, around a shipment of cans Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls. The company plans to be canning Swollen Ego, Table Base IPA and Disco Leg IIPA over the next few days.
Canning the essentials
Koto Brewing Co. receives their shipment of cans Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls. The company plans to be canning Swollen Ego, Table Base IPA and Disco Leg IIPA over the next few days.
Canning the essentials
Koto Brewing Co. receives their shipment of cans Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls. The company plans to be canning Swollen Ego, Table Base IPA and Disco Leg IIPA over the next few days.
Canning the essentials
From front to back) Koto Brewing Co. Pierre Tusow, head brewer, carries a shipment of cans along with Paul Claasen, kitchen manager, and Shane Cook, owner, (not shown)Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls. The company plans to be canning Swollen Ego, Table Base IPA and Disco Leg IIPA over the next few days.
Canning the essentials
Koto Brewing Co. receives their shipment of cans Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls. The company plans to be canning Swollen Ego, Table Base IPA and Disco Leg IIPA over the next few days.
Canning the essentials
Koto Brewing Co. receives their shipment of cans Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls. The company plans to be canning Swollen Ego, Table Base IPA and Disco Leg IIPA over the next few days.
Canning the essentials
Koto Brewing Co. receives their shipment of cans Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in downtown Twin Falls. The company plans to be canning Swollen Ego, Table Base IPA and Disco Leg IIPA over the next few days.
Making masks at the Humanitarian Center
President Becky Schow talks about the 100,000 mask challenge Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at the Magic Valley Area Humanitarian Center in Rupert. The center is hoping to find 1,000 people willing to make face masks from kits they provide. Pickup times for face mask kits are Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Schow says each mask takes 15 minutes to sew. 'Before you share with anybody, wash and dry the mask on high heat,' she says.
Playground closure in Paul
The playground sits fenced-off and closed Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at the Paul Community Park in Paul.
Playground closure in Paul
Shelter number 2, along with all the other shelters, sits roped-off and closed Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at the Paul Community Park in Paul.
Playground closure in Paul
The playground sits fenced-off and closed Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at the Paul Community Park in Paul.
Still in business
Owner Christa Hannold cleans the tabletop in the bridal suite Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Christa's Dress Shoppe & Tuxedo in Twin Falls. In response to Covid-19, Hannold has begun booking fittings by appointment only, with at least a half hour in between each for cleaning. She has also started scheduling rest days for her employees to stay home and focus on their health. 'For a business owner, it's a hard balance of trying to make sure my employees are paid while still keeping them safe.'
Still in business
Owner Christa Hannold cleans the chairs in the viewing area Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Christa's Dress Shoppe & Tuxedo in Twin Falls. In response to Covid-19, Hannold has begun booking fittings by appointment only, with at least a half hour in between each for cleaning. She has also started scheduling rest days for her employees to stay home and focus on their health. 'For a business owner, it's a hard balance of trying to make sure my employees are paid while still keeping them safe.'
Still in business
Owner Christa Hannold cleans the dress hangers and anything else clients might touch Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Christa's Dress Shoppe & Tuxedo in Twin Falls. In response to Covid-19, Hannold has begun booking fittings by appointment only, with at least a half hour in between each for cleaning. She has also started scheduling rest days for her employees to stay home and focus on their health. 'For a business owner, it's a hard balance of trying to make sure my employees are paid while still keeping them safe.'
Still in business
Owner Christa Hannold cleans the dress hangers and anything else clients might touch Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Christa's Dress Shoppe & Tuxedo in Twin Falls. In response to Covid-19, Hannold has begun booking fittings by appointment only, with at least a half hour in between each for cleaning. She has also started scheduling rest days for her employees to stay home and focus on their health. 'For a business owner, it's a hard balance of trying to make sure my employees are paid while still keeping them safe.'
Still in business
Owner Christa Hannold cleans the door handle of her shop Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Christa's Dress Shoppe & Tuxedo in Twin Falls. In response to Covid-19, Hannold has begun booking fittings by appointment only, with at least a half hour in between each for cleaning. She has also started scheduling rest days for her employees to stay home and focus on their health. 'For a business owner, it's a hard balance of trying to make sure my employees are paid while still keeping them safe.'
Still in business
Owner Christa Hannold talks about the current state of the wedding industry Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Christa's Dress Shoppe & Tuxedo in Twin Falls. With social distancing restrictions in effect, many spring weddings have been postponed, but because Hannold's clients typically shop months in advance for their wedding dresses her business hasn't suffered. 'Our brides and grooms have been positive, they've been rolling with the punches and many of them are optimistic that they will have a wedding.'
Still in business
Owner Christa Hannold disinfects the register in between appointments Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Christa's Dress Shoppe & Tuxedo in Twin Falls. In response to Covid-19, Hannold has begun booking fittings by appointment only, with at least a half hour in between each for cleaning. She has also started scheduling rest days for her employees to stay home and focus on their health. 'For a business owner, it's a hard balance of trying to make sure my employees are paid while still keeping them safe.'
Still in business
Downtown sits relatively empty as businesses fight to stay open Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Buhl.
Still in business
Volunteer Margaret Gray cleans the door handles Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at the West End Senior Center in Buhl.
Still in business
The downtown commons area sits empty Tuesday, March 24, 2020, on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
Still in business
A sign advertising Sunday mass sits on display Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at the Church of the Nazarene in Buhl.
Still in business
Downtown sits relatively empty as businesses fight to stay open Tuesday, March 24, 2020, on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
Still in business
Downtown sits relatively empty as businesses fight to stay open Tuesday, March 24, 2020, on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
Still in business
Volunteer Margaret Gray cleans the door handles Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at the West End Senior Center in Buhl.
Still in business
Downtown sits relatively empty as businesses fight to stay open Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Buhl.
Still in business
Downtown sits relatively empty as businesses fight to stay open Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Buhl.
Still in business
Downtown sits relatively empty as businesses fight to stay open Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Buhl.
Still in business
A sign informing customers that the business is closed sits on display March 24 at Urban 113 in Twin Falls.
Still in business
Downtown sits relatively empty as businesses fight to stay open Tuesday, March 24, 2020, on Main Avenue in Twin Falls.
Still in business
The marquee advertises a musical cancelled due to social distancing Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at the Orpheum Theatre in Twin Falls.
Still in business
Downtown sits relatively empty as businesses fight to stay open Tuesday on Main Avenue in Twin Falls. March 24, Gov. Brad Little ordered all "non-essential" businesses to close their physical locations.
Unemployment explodes in the Magic Valley
This March 27 photo shows the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Twin Falls. Hotel and restaurant employees have lost their jobs by the hundreds in the Magic Valley due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Fairfield Inn remains open but has consolidated operations and reduced staff.
Hotels remain closed during coronavirus outbreak
The Fairfield Inn and Suites sit empty Friday, March 27, 2020, in Twin Falls.
