Boise Schools
Latinas who lead: breaking barriers in Idaho education
Idaho’s Latina students are vastly underrepresented in education leadership roles. The state’s few Latina leaders are striving to change that.
Boise School Board publicly rebukes teen trustee after incendiary social media post
A ban on gender-affirming care sparked the exchange.
Boise junior high social worker’s ‘inappropriate’ conduct with student was kept secret. How?
Social worker may have abused a student, principal is charged with not reporting it, and Boise school district hasn’t told parents.
Boise seeks feedback on dress code policy changes
The goal is to remove arbitrary standards and language, encourage positive student-staff relationships, and limit the policy’s impact on teaching time.
Boise trustees approve new district logo
Transitioning from the old logo will take three-to-five years to minimize costs, according to the district.
Boise trustees extend superintendent’s contract
Coby Dennis will also receive a 4.5% annual raise, keeping him among Idaho’s highest paid K-12 administrators.
Boise trustees agree to phase out mask mandate
The new health and safety plan takes effect after Spring Break. It restores visitor protocols and school activities.
Boise to consider lifting its mask mandate in schools
Idaho’s second largest district is one of the few still requiring masks. Trustees are seeking public input. Health officials remain cautious.
Boise schools to offer free, full-day kindergarten districtwide
Trustees made the decision during Monday’s board meeting.
Boise keeps mask mandate — for now
After more than an hour of testimony and debate Monday night, trustees decided to maintain status quo.