Sarah Inama

‘Everyone is welcome here’ teacher takes Boise School District job

“I’m so grateful to be able to work within a district that knows the beauty of inclusion and diversity and doesn’t for a second consider it an opinion but embraces it,” Sarah Inama told EdNews.

Inama, teacher at heart of poster controversy, resigns

She announced her resignation in a May 9 email to school and district administrators.

West Ada trustees consider new policies in wake of inclusive sign controversy

Trustee Rene Ozuna shared some concerns over how the changes, if approved, could impact teachers.

West Ada trustees share their individual views on ‘everyone is welcome’ controversy

The debate in Idaho’s largest school district over what’s considered “political” for classroom signs could be a precursor of what’s to come across the state in reaction to Idaho’s new law.

Internal West Ada memos reveal a district at odds, and unable to find a unified voice

As outrage mounted over teacher Sarah Inama being ordered to remove a sign promoting inclusion, district leaders stayed quiet — at least publicly.

Emails show overwhelming support for West Ada teacher who defied orders; district leaders are unswayed

INSIDE: How a few vocal parents pulled Idaho’s largest district into an unforeseen culture war over inclusive displays.

While West Ada leaders remain largely silent on poster controversy, Boise publicly backs teacher

The Idaho Education Association also offered support on social media. Another student protest is planned for Friday.

A West Ada teacher was asked to remove signs promoting inclusivity. Controversy ensued.

The debacle has garnered national attention and sparked an outpouring of support for the middle school teacher.

Statehouse roundup, 1.28.25: House leadership proposes more than $400 million in tax relief

INSIDE: Boise State University’s president faced a tense exchange in the House Education Committee over DEI.

Statehouse roundup, 3.8.24: New bill to arm teachers surfaces in Senate

In other news, technical concerns torpedoed a Senate-passed bill on school flag displays.