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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.