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State, districts navigate political pushback on ‘social-emotional learning’
The widely used academic term has been drawn into the fierce and divisive debate surrounding critical race theory.
State Department releases work plan to address youth behavioral health
The plan addresses 10 of 11 recommendations submitted to Superintendent Sherri Ybarra this summer, and will guide the SDE’s work for the next two years.
CSI students discuss their experiences at celebration event
Hear what six College of Southern Idaho students had to say about how their Hispanic heritage shapes their approach to education.
College of Southern Idaho celebrates designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution
The college is using its new designation as a “springboard” to map out future efforts to serve Idaho’s Hispanic students, top officials say.
School safety program releases recommendations after Rigby school shooting
A new report highlights lessons learned from issues and bright spots in a middle school’s response to a shooting that wounded two students and one staff member.
West Ada alternative school teacher named teacher of the year
Todd Knight, a science teacher at Crossroads Middle School, was also West Ada’s 2021 teacher of the year.
Boise students urge district to adopt clean energy plan
Boise students are planning a climate walkout on Friday at noon, at the State Capitol.
Some districts do away with extra COVID leave for teachers
Some of Idaho’s biggest districts are no longer offering extra COVID-specific sick leave, while others across the state are using federal funds to keep providing the coverage.
Canyon County districts win grant for early learning
In other news, Heritage Community School Charter administrator Javier Castaneda passed away unexpectedly this week.
Former Marsh Valley superintendent has certificates revoked
Idaho’s educator ethics commission found Marvin Hansen guilty of violating the educator code of ethics based on allegations he had sex with a staff member on school grounds and in a district vehicle.