IDAHO
West Ada cancels school on Monday with massive teacher sick day looming
The West Ada Education Association urged its members to put in for an additional sick day on Tuesday.
Middleton teachers union files grievance against school board
The union claims trustees did not communicate with union members when deciding on school reopening plans.
West Ada approves in-person learning on alternating days for all grades
It’s not clear how the district will respond Monday if hundreds of teachers call in sick to protest.
Little plans to stay the course on school reopenings
The rising number of coronavirus cases in K-12 are a concern, but the rates vary widely, Gov. Brad Little said Thursday. “It’s almost a building-by-building issue.”
Analysis: A fight is looming over an unexpected state surplus. Bank on it.
The state is looking at a budget windfall exceeding a half a billion dollars. That’s ample money to launch a debate about competing priorities — such as teacher pay raises vs. tax cuts.
Boise plans to let secondary students back in schools on Monday
Trustees went over details of the plan on Thursday, but were still confused about where the teachers union stands.
West Ada Education Association urges teachers to call in sick en masse
Leaders of the teachers union want to amplify their message that it is unsafe to offer hybrid, in-person instruction now that health officials have elevated the district to the red COVID-19 risk classification.
As schools reopen, children’s coronavirus case numbers double in two months
The spike exceeds even a rapid increase in Idaho cases overall, and correlates with the start of the 2020-21 school year.
Twin Falls coach suspended for using ‘inappropriate racial language’
The coach was suspended until Oct. 19, and will be required to apologize to his classes and attend sensitivity training.