The petition has garnered over 500 signatures and 200 comments from people across Idaho, and overseas.
East Idaho
Jefferson County administrators consider banning classic novel
The prospect of banning a book in this East Idaho district fueled a social media firestorm this week.
Church missions continue to drag down Idaho’s first-year college go-on rates
Students in East Idaho are more likely to go on a two-year mission right out of high school, which affects first-year college go-on rates.
Police investigating student injury at Snake River High
A teacher at the school may be linked to the incident, though police aren’t yet providing details about the case, which is still under review.
East Idaho teens ‘break through’ their barriers
A social change campaign set out to help Idaho teens develop more confidence to go to college.
Sugar-Salem — a no-show on SAT Day, again
The vast majority of Sugar-Salem High School’s roughly 125 juniors took the state’s other acceptable college-entrance exam, the ACT.
Pocatello-Chubbuck reaches labor agreement
The agreement could mean a 3.6 percent pay increase for teachers who advance on the state’s career ladder salary law.
West Side stories: Life after high school
This small, rural Idaho school churned out a 100 percent graduation rate in 2016. About half went on to college, a ratio that mirrors Idaho’s statewide go-on rate. Here are some of their stories on life after high school.
Bonneville district unlikely to bond in November
After nixing a $58 million bond issue for a new middle school, the Bonneville School District is back to square one on how best to absorb a dizzying influx of elementary-age students.
State Board votes to expand CEI taxing district to Bingham County
Bingham County patrons will now vote on the measure, which could raise taxes $11 to $12 a year for the average homeowner.