coronavirus
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.
Omicron surge shows signs of slowing
Case numbers remain high, but they appear to be slowing — and that includes declines in K-12 schools and on college campuses.
West Ada ends COVID exposure notifications to families
Trustees voted 3-2 Monday to nix the requirement as the fast-spreading omicron variant brings confirmed cases to a new high.
Caldwell trustees approve a temporary mask mandate
The decision followed high absentee rates in staff and students. District leaders hope masks will keep kids in school.