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Caldwell School District lifts mask mandate
The Caldwell board’s decision leaves West Ada and the Boise School District as the only Treasure Valley districts with mask mandates in place, per EdNews tracking.
West Ada election gets political
Party involvement lies shallow beneath the surface in the race to help lead Idaho’s biggest school district.
Race, masks and equity contour Nampa School Board election
As three candidates run campaigns on their opposition to critical race theory and pandemic protocols, their opponents are preaching equity and decrying district achievement gaps.
West Ada plans to reverse learning loss with federal cash
School leaders are in the process of hiring instructional coaches, seeking on-demand tutoring for students and buying laptops with the money provided by the American Rescue Plan.
Attorney General: West Ada chair likely doesn’t have conflict of interest under state law
Parents urging for Amy Johnson’s ouster have said her employment in health care creates a conflict of interest as she affects public health decisions for schools.
Boise trustee resigns
Treasure Valley attorney Alicia Estey cited an increase in her professional responsibilities in leaving her post.
West Ada parent launches recall effort against board chair
David Binetti argues chair Amy Johnson’s employment at Blue Cross of Idaho presents a conflict of interest. Johnson maintains she is not violating any policies.
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.
West Ada superintendent decides to mandate masks
The new requirement is effective Friday, Sept. 10. In the Nampa School District, trustees voted 2-2 to keep masks optional.