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Boise weighs updates to suicide prevention policy
Patrons asked for more specific procedures after four students died by suicide last school year.
School districts move to limit cellphone distractions, but some parents object
Emmett could soon restrict devices, but parents want to contact their kids in an emergency.
Caldwell approves pay-to-play cap for multi-sport athletes
The decision comes after the board approved a $100 per-sport fee for district athletes in early July.
Nampa residents protest plan for suburban bus depot
School district staff proposed storing buses at a former high school in a residential neighborhood.
Caldwell mulls ‘pay to play’ sports fee
One team is already asking for donations to cover the proposed fees.
Boise to offer free breakfasts; West Ada applications open Aug. 1
Boise’s $2.1 million breakfast program will begin this fall. Free lunches and breakfasts will be available at 20 Boise schools and two West Ada elementary schools.
Meanwhile, Idaho’s largest district will offer free breakfast and lunch at two grade schools,
Nampa confirms decision to cut ties with 64-year bus contractor
Trustees said the decision was based on legal requirements that disqualified a contract bid from Brown Bus Company.
Boise backtracks on Owyhee elementary closure plans
While parents are opposed to the possible closing of Owyhee, they were particularly disappointed with the leadership’s manner of communication.
Education nonprofit establishes prestigious endowed chair of clinical psychology
BOISE — The Lee Pesky Learning Center announced the founding of an endowed chair of clinical psychology. “The establishment of the Wendy Pesky Endowed Chair of Clinical Psychology marks a transformative moment for those that we serve,” said Lindy Crawford, the center’s executive director. The endowed chair is unique for a nonprofit organization, because they…
At-risk population exempted from high-stakes testing
There are approximately 18,000 Idaho students in K-12 who are categorized as English language learners. Those in grades K-3 who are new to the country, and just beginning to learn English, may qualify for the state testing exemption.