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Hundreds volunteer for West Ada’s community cleanup day

West Ada is Idaho’s largest school district with 58 schools and at least 40,000 students, but as of now it employs only eight groundskeepers districtwide.

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.

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Boise trustee candidates take questions from EdNews’ Kevin Richert in recorded forums

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Facing a shortage of mental health professionals, school districts get creative to meet student needs

School leaders are renewing their focus on relationship-building and preventative practices and turning to their communities for support.

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.

Charter coalition sues Biden administration over rule changes

The lawsuit, announced Monday, takes aim at changes to a federal grant process, including a shortened window — 30 days — for submitting grant applications this year.