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Bonneville trustees discuss policies on flags, human sexuality and cellphones

INSIDE: Trustees decide against pushing to require kindergarten students to be potty trained.

School leaders, lawmakers speak out against private school tax credit

Monday’s town hall event was the first of seven to be held in East Idaho.

Science of reading training for Idaho Falls teachers is yielding ‘tremendous’ results

The training, which will now extend to all Idaho K-3 teachers, is evidence-based with a focus on phonics.

Pocatello trustees pass cellphone restrictions

The decision came after months of soliciting public feedback and considering options.

Peace Valley test scores improve through charter support program

Also Thursday, the Public Charter School Commission launched its search for a new director and renewed a notice of fiscal concern for a Blackfoot school.

After levy failure, Marsh Valley trustees cut staff, but steer away from more extreme solutions

INSIDE: Get the details on how the board will salvage $1.59 million and what the cuts will mean for students and staff.

A classroom on two wheels: Pocatello biking program helps students succeed in school

“There’s a lot of good that can come from putting a kid on a bicycle,” one of the program instructors said.

‘Big volunteer effort’: Salmon eyes new school opening in 2026

After voters approved a historic bond last year, construction on a new school building is underway.

Rural Shelley makes a big bond ask — for the second time

Shelley School District is seeking a $78.6 million bond, partly to build a new high school, in Tuesday’s election.

Pocatello will pilot online high school this fall; trustees discuss cellphone policy

The online offerings are part of efforts to boost enrollment.