State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra solicited feedback from local leaders regarding a range of issues ahead of the 2019 legislative session.
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Bonneville educators, patrons provide input on superintendent search
Some 50 parents, teachers and school administrators outlined the skills and attributes needed for the person selected to replace outgoing superintendent Chuck Shackett.
Bonneville mulling $38.8 million bond issue, long range growth plan
The measure would include funding for a new elementary school, and could kick off a 12-year $176.5 million plan to upgrade a range of facilities across the district.
Bonneville seeks input amid superintendent’s search
An online survey and special board meeting will let patrons have a say in the district’s pursuit of a new leader.
Students host legislative debates
Seniors at Compass Academy called the shots in two political events this week.
VanderSloot funds anti-Ybarra Facebook campaign
A Facebook post promoted by one of the billionaire’s companies has reached hundreds of Idahoans since Saturday night.
Idaho State signs nearly $1 million advertisement contract
The $975,000 deal is to highlight the university’s lesser-known impacts and offerings.
VanderSloot endorses Wilson for superintendent
Major Republican donor and billionaire Frank VanderSloot will support Cindy Wilson, a Democrat who’s challenging Republican incumbent Sherri Ybarra in next week’s midterm election.
Blackfoot considers later start times
The East Idaho district is considering starting classes a half hour later than normal.
Shelley superintendent to retire
Shelley Superintendent Bryan Jolley has announced his plans to retire in June.
Idaho State’s enrollment drops
The decline is 2.5 percent among undergraduates and .8 percent among graduate students, despite some positive enrollment indicators.
ISU hosts all-girl STEM event
Some students examined a human brain. Others flew simulated drones.
Beyond the Books: Why are charter schools so popular?
VIDEO: Idaho Education News and EastIdahoNews.com partner on a news video segment spotlighting local and statewide education issues.
Ed News to partner on education news video segment
Our East Idaho reporter Devin Bodkin will appear regularly on the show to discuss policy and best practices.
Oliver Roberts honored as dedicated father, educator
Hundreds of locals filled a church across the street from the Woodland Hills Elementary in Ammon to commemorate the recently deceased educator’s life.
Two Idaho schools recognized nationally
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos named the 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Idaho Falls mulls future upgrades after second failed bond issue
The school board met Wednesday to discuss possible paths forward and to address why its $99.5 million request to rebuild Idaho Falls High School and remodel Skyline High School failed in August.
Idaho principal dies in accident
Oliver Roberts, 42, died Saturday after a utility task vehicle he was driving rolled off an embankment in the Pebble Creek Ski area outside of Pocatello.
School to occupy former department store
Gem Prep: Pocatello, a four-year old K-6 public charter school, plans to make the cross-town move before next school year.
East Idaho school labeled both high and low performing
The State Department of Education and the Public Charter School Commission use different criteria to evaluate schools.