Families Were Against This School Closing. It’s Shutting Down Anyway.

The Boise School District recently announced the upcoming closure of a Bench elementary school, which has led to backlash from parents. Idaho Ed News reporter Ryan Suppe is talking with host Lindsay Van Allen about the decision to close Owyhee Elementary and convert it to a preschool next year. What is the school board’s reasoning, and how does it fit into the context of other school closures in the Treasure Valley? We’re finding out.  Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Learn more about the sponsor of this August 21st episode: Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Reach us at boise@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices