The decision paves the way to use student feedback as part of Idaho’s school accountability system.
East Idaho
Bonneville modifies gender-identity policy
The changes deal primarily with restroom and dressing room use for transgender students.
Bonneville trustees approve six-figure retirement payout to Shackett
The details of a separation agreement were made public Monday only after a public records request was made by Idaho Education News.
Movie theater makeover
A Blackfoot charter school moves into a stomping ground from my youth.
Bonneville superintendent to retire after upcoming school year
Chuck Shackett is stepping down after 37 years in education. A separation agreement extends his employment as a consultant.
College of Eastern Idaho alters area’s education landscape
The new community college’s lower tuition is fueling an enrollment upsurge, but it’s unclear how much it’s affecting an already diminished student body at nearby ISU.
VanOrden appointed to state charter commission
Rep. Julie VanOrden, whose legislative term ends in December, starts her newfound role on the committee immediately.
Idaho Falls alters school calendar
An across-the-board reduction in instructional hours accompanies the change.
Wilson talks school improvement in Idaho Falls
The teacher-turned-Idaho schools chief candidate outlined her plans for improving education in Idaho to a small group of patrons in Idaho Falls.
Enrollment spikes at College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho’s newest community college doubles in size.
Experienced teachers push for better pay amid K-12 funding overhaul
Three public funding-formula forums remain.
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.