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Boise plans to let secondary students back in schools on Monday
Trustees went over details of the plan on Thursday, but were still confused about where the teachers union stands.
West Ada Education Association urges teachers to call in sick en masse
Leaders of the teachers union want to amplify their message that it is unsafe to offer hybrid, in-person instruction now that health officials have elevated the district to the red COVID-19 risk classification.
Klopfenstein abruptly resigns as West Ada school board chair
“I can’t continue like this, this is ridiculous,” Klopfenstein said after citing relationships among the board.
West Ada records first enrollment drop in decades
Boise and West Ada, the state’s two largest school districts, are reporting 5 percent enrollment declines from last year.
Boise to continue with hybrid learning; CDH says plan is OK even in the ‘red’
Central District Health released new school guidance Friday even as it plans to move back into the “red,” high-risk category for COVID-19 community transmission.
Parents launch recall against West Ada trustees
“As parents, we have exhausted all avenues to work to reopen schools,” said Morgan Wigle, chairman of the group seeking to recall all five West Ada trustees.
Boise to advance to second phase of in-person learning plan
Beginning Monday, elementary students in grades pre-K-6 will alternate between in-person learning and virtual days.
Boise trustee resigns after criticizing government COVID response
The board will meet next week to formally accept Troy Rohn’s resignation and outline the steps for filling his seat.
Parents like it — or leave it — one month into Boise Online School
The Boise Online School got off to a hectic start. One month in, parents have mixed reviews.
Caldwell’s gradually reopening school
This week all of Caldwell’s elementary students have been in school in small groups to take state reading assessments.