Sarah Inama
AG’s office and West Ada ask judge to dismiss ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ lawsuit
Former West Ada teacher Sara Inama last month asked the U.S. District Court of Idaho to declare that a state law passed last year prohibiting display of certain flags and banners violates the U.S. and Idaho constitutions.
Inama files federal lawsuit over state, district response to ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ poster
The middle school teacher says she is legally obligated to welcome students of all ethnicities in her classroom.
Just one regret: Sarah Inama reflects on year of controversy
She went from being a West Ada middle school teacher, mom, and history buff to also becoming the unintended leader of a school equity movement that went viral.
AG refuses to answer questions on ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ sign, state law
INSIDE: Find out what we asked and Attorney General Raúl Labrador refused to answer.
West Ada adopts new policy on classroom displays
One trustee said her vote was an ‘easy yes’ because the policy complies with a new state law on classroom displays.
Your questions answered on classroom signs or posters
In the days since EdNews published a story on the attorney general’s opinion, we have received dozens of questions. Inside are some answers.
State leaders and educators respond to AG’s ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ opinion
The Boise School District said Thursday it will support teachers who want to display the sign.
Attorney general: ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ sign cannot be displayed in Idaho schools
The sign violates a new law that prohibits the display of flags or banners have a political viewpoint, according to an Idaho attorney general’s office opinion obtained by EdNews through a public records request.
State provides guidance on classroom displays, days before law goes into effect
The new law tasked the IDE with enforcing the new law, so the department created a complaint form.
New York teenagers paint an Idaho-inspired mural at their school
“We hope that it will be a source of strength and support for our community,” one of the students wrote.