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Idaho Falls to offer online core classes
Course offerings for middle school and high school students will start after the summer.
District 33: Firefighter takes on education committee member who has targeted the LGBTQ community
Rep. Barbara Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls, will face Republican newcomer Connor Cook in the May 19 primary election. She is seeking a fifth term.
Bonneville trustees approve phased cuts amid budget shortfall
“I just want to be clear this is nothing, I think, any of us want to do,” said the superintendent, who presented a contingency plan trustees approved Wednesday.
Idaho attorney general endorses challenger in race against Sen. Guthrie
Raúl Labrador says David Worley would bring integrity to the Senate.
Under pressure but not ‘in crisis’: ISU president outlines vision amid budget anxiety
Idaho State University President Robert Wagner reassured the campus community Wednesday that the institution remains on solid footing despite state cuts, restructuring and job losses.
Limited dual credit classes aim to draw East Idaho high schoolers to in-demand careers
The College of Eastern Idaho and the Idaho National Laboratory aim to attract students to a free summer program. But seats are limited.
District 31: State budget-writer faces rematch with traditional-values former lawmaker
Rep. Rod Furniss faces a rematch with former legislator Karey Hanks in this East Idaho district.
District 35: Education-focused incumbent takes on ‘true conservative’ former lawmaker
Rep. Mike Veile will run against Chad Christensen, who is competing in the Republican primary after a four-year departure from the Statehouse.
District 28: School choice takes center stage in three-way rematch
Rep. Rick Cheatum faces a rematch with James Lamborn and Mike Saville.
Pocatello-Chubbuck trustees adjust budget to account for lagging enrollment
The district lost 146 students from October to March. That means a $1.3 million decrease in state revenue.