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Caldwell trustees select new board member after interviews
The board interviewed three candidates Monday. One withdrew after trustees explained the time commitment.
The trend continues: Nampa sees slight drop in enrollment
The district saved money by closing down four schools last year, but enrollment continues to decline.
West Ada selects name for new Star elementary
Also Monday, trustees approved an emergency declaration to add portable classrooms at Star’s existing elementary school.
Nampa School District pitches land swap for historic baseball field
Rodeo Park has hosted the American Legion summer baseball league for a century, and school district leaders said they want that to continue.
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 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.
Boise School District releases findings of investigation into child abuse incidents at Valley View Elementary
Hours later, it reported the arrest and termination of a substitute teacher being investigated for sexual abuse.
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.