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Boise enrollment drops by hundreds of students
The dip is not a surprise. District leaders planned for a 600-student decrease when they set their budget for this school year.
Boise partners with OpenAI to upgrade ChatGPT for educators
The district plans to roll out “ChatGPT Edu” for teachers in the spring semester. Boise joins more than 100 districts, charters and other K-12 organizations nationwide that have partnered with the company.
Boise School District settles transgender bathroom lawsuit
A former student will receive $34,000 after alleging she twice encountered a classmate in the girls’ restroom.
‘Never forget’: Students honor Idahoans lost after 9/11
Hundreds gathered in Caldwell for the school’s annual Patriot Day memorial service.
Kuna schools have hundreds of empty seats
Population gains haven’t translated into more public school students, leaving district officials trying to figure out where families are going — and why.
Boise unveils eight electric buses
A federal grant enabled the district and its busing contractor to purchase the vehicles.
Boise trustee candidates differ on biggest issue facing district
One says it’s declining enrollment. The other points to student well-being. Election Day is Sept. 1.
Emmett High’s dome days may be numbered
Engineers say the quirky structures that make up the school need $24 million in repairs. Some residents would rather have a new, normal school building.
Boise Schools’ ‘Good Neighbor’ campaign hits the big screen
The district is spending $150,000 this year as it continues to try to retain and attract students — a challenge for the district, which has seen the largest enrollment decline in the state over the last five years, losing more than 1,600 students.
Another trustee resignation leaves Vallivue board with two vacancies
The replacements, whenever they are appointed, will face tough decisions on how to handle rapid growth.