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What Boise trustee candidates say about book bans and CRT
Incumbent trustees — and several challengers — say they support Boise’s policy for reviewing library materials, a process that involves parents, principals and teachers at the local level.
Posted: K-12 job applicants welcome
As the first day of school approaches, there’s still a need for custodians, teachers, food service workers and paraprofessionals in school districts across the state.
Idaho State will go carbon neutral, Satterlee announces in fall address
The university president also made a commitment to fostering civil public discourse and touted ISU’s recent accomplishments.
Idaho colleges don’t have much freedom to move in a post-Roe climate
Public schools provide basic sexual health services, but resources stop with emergency contraception.
Analysis: Boise’s sleepy trustee elections could be a relic of the past
With 13 candidates running for five seats, this year’s Boise School Board elections are definitely more crowded. Will they prove to be more contentious and costly? And ultimately, will voters show up?
New CDC guidance: No quarantines, less testing
Some states and districts have taken a similar approach for months. Still, some school leaders will likely breathe a sigh of relief at the change, as prior quarantine guidelines led to confusion and huge numbers of student and staff absences.
Boise trustee candidates take questions from EdNews’ Kevin Richert in recorded forums
Read the highlights from the conversations. OR INSIDE: Links to watch the full videos.
Kuna considering a record $300 million bond issue
If approved by the school board, it would be the largest proposed general obligation bond in Idaho history.
West Ada passes policy to restrict classroom decorations
The move is part of an effort to create “content neutrality” and adhere to a 2021 Idaho law regarding dignity and nondiscrimination in schools.
Idaho’s dead-last student spending rankings are infamous – but how or whether to improve them is a point of contention
Administrators say public education needs more money and a funding formula change. Reformers argue that more money isn’t necessarily the right fix.