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Last-minute change meant whiplash for child nutrition programs

Federal rules now give school districts a choice: Continue providing free breakfast and lunch to all kids or run the typical National School Lunch Program.

West Ada starts the first day back with connectivity issues

The district says web-filtering issues and problems with national service Blackboard are slowing down connectivity.

Online schools seeing jump in enrollment during COVID

Some online schools are worried the jump isn’t sustainable, and students could return to their regular districts once the pandemic subsides.

West Ada will allow full in-person classes for youngest students first — but not yet

Boise and West Ada will give younger students more in-person class time once Central District Health says it’s OK for kids to be in schools.

West Ada virtual school enrollment jumps after Tuesday board meeting

Ultimately, about 10 percent of West Ada students signed up to learn completely online this fall.

‘It’s a really tough situation:’ Working parents navigate virtual learning

“I don’t feel like it’s ever going to be what it could be if the kids were in the classroom,” one parent said.

State Board changes school funding method during COVID uncertainty

In other news, a longtime education leader plans to retire next month.

West Ada to start school online after Labor Day

Idaho’s two largest districts voted on plans that allow administrators to adopt some type of staggered return to school once the local health authority says it’s OK.

Parents ask West Ada for in-person choice, teachers more reserved

Trustees in the state’s largest district will decide next week how to reopen schools for 40,000 kids.

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