The U.S. Department of Education states within its mission statement that it aims “to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access for students of all ages.”
Similarly, Lewis and Clark Middle School, a public school less than 20 minutes away from Boise State University, echoes a similar vision — to foster a community where “facilities are safe, welcoming and maximize opportunities to learn and grow.”
This is why students, community members and educators were outraged when Marcus Myers, West Ada School District’s chief academic officer, instructed Sarah Inama, a sixth-grade world civilization teacher, to remove inclusionary welcome signs from her classroom in early March…