Three public funding-formula forums remain.
East Idaho
Preston teacher charged with animal cruelty
The educator faces a misdemeanor count after he fed an ill puppy to a turtle in front of a handful of students.
Idaho Falls faces renewed opposition to $99.5 million bond
A grassroots group fears a tax hike and says the price tag is inflated by unnecessary upgrades and the district’s use of a fairly new process for choosing a contractor.
Idaho Falls rescinds all-day kindergarten pilot
Enrollment was lower than expected and not worth the cost.
Young looks ahead following primary stunner
The political newcomer — and mother of 10 — anticipates a lot of learning during her first year in the Idaho Legislature.
Students launch hot-air balloons
It’s a science project that teaches math, measurement, density and buoyancy.
Idaho Falls to float $99.5 million bond issue
The revised measure is the school board’s months-long attempt to scale back its controversial $110 million bond issue that failed last year.
House Ed Chair VanOrden loses to newcomer
Plus news of another handful of East Idaho incumbents who lost their seats in Tuesday’s primaries.
Idaho Falls OKs all-day kindergarten pilot
Idaho Falls trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to allow some schools in the district to start piloting the program. However, there are a couple caveats.
Bonneville adopts new boundaries
Trustees approved two measures — one unanimously and the other on a 3-2 split. Both decisions impact families.
Pocatello students ‘wrap’ their school in kindness
Tragedies at other schools, including the recent massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, prompted the activity.
Idaho Falls edges closer to revised high school bond issue
Trustees say the measure won’t exceed $100 million, but it could be close.
Bonneville braces for elementary school boundary changes
Bonneville trustees are mulling three elementary school boundary change proposals, and could make an official decision next week.
Horman, Neal again battle for District 30B House seat
The race is a rematch from two years ago, when Horman, R-Idaho Falls, defeated Neal 68 percent to 32 percent.
Nate-Ricks debate turns testy
Two-term state Rep. Ron Nate and his GOP challenger Doug Ricks outlined their views on education — and each other — during Thursday’s GOP forum in Rexburg.
VanOrden, Young clash on education issues
The GOP candidates differed in their picks for Idaho’s next governor, k-12 funding and sex ed.
Rockland hires superintendent
Driggs Elementary School principal Greg Larson will fill the position on July 1, the district posted on its website Wednesday.
Wilson kicks off campaign in Preston
Democrat Cindy Wilson, vying to be Idaho’s next public schools chief, made an early campaign stop in her rural hometown. “My family homesteaded here in 1878,” she said.
Shelley High accidentally shared private student information
The slip — over email — violates state law and could bring a sizeable fine.
Governor candidates link economic success to education
Four major-party candidates vying for Idaho’s governorship gathered for an economic forum in Blackfoot Thursday.