From Pocatello to Sugar City, candidates are weighing in ahead of the Nov. 2 election on masks in schools and claims of critical race theory being taught in classrooms.
East Idaho
Blackfoot breaks ground on multi-faceted project
A new elementary school, career-technical high school and other facilities are slated for the 2022-23 school year.
Bonneville implements mask mandate
The requirement goes into effect Monday, Oct. 4, and accompanies COVID-19 protocol changes across the state.
Student with gun arrested at Rigby Middle School
It’s the second time police responded to a gun-related incident at the school this year. Nobody was injured this time.
Victor Elementary closing due to increased absences
The rural East Idaho school is down seven staff members and has tallied at least 60 students absences between those quarantined and out sick — with COVID-19 and other ailments.
Victor’s mask debacle reflects statewide debate
The mayor made masks mandatory. The school district is refusing to comply. The intergovernmental spat has simmered into a legal debate.
Teton school shuns city mask mandate
The East Idaho school district won’t comply with the city of Victor’s recent mask mandate, Superintendent Monte Woolstenhulme said Friday.
Unfamiliar territory: Wyoming educator learns to lead Idaho’s largest online school
The southeast Idaho district’s new superintendent is in charge of a virtual school that’s added thousands of students in recent years.
Doctors ask Idaho Falls trustees to require masks in elementary schools
Recommending masks doesn’t go far enough, 14 area doctors say.
Teton teachers union sues district
The lawsuit stems from a labor negotiations impasse, the Teton Education Association says.