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Bonneville braces for elementary school boundary changes

Bonneville trustees are mulling three elementary school boundary change proposals, and could make an official decision next week.

Horman, Neal again battle for District 30B House seat

The race is a rematch from two years ago, when Horman, R-Idaho Falls, defeated Neal 68 percent to 32 percent.

Nate-Ricks debate turns testy

Two-term state Rep. Ron Nate and his GOP challenger Doug Ricks outlined their views on education — and each other — during Thursday’s GOP forum in Rexburg.

VanOrden, Young clash on education issues

The GOP candidates differed in their picks for Idaho’s next governor, k-12 funding and sex ed.  

Rockland hires superintendent

Driggs Elementary School principal Greg Larson will fill the position on July 1, the district posted on its website Wednesday. 

Wilson kicks off campaign in Preston

Democrat Cindy Wilson, vying to be Idaho’s next public schools chief, made an early campaign stop in her rural hometown. “My family homesteaded here in 1878,” she said.

Shelley High accidentally shared private student information

The slip — over email — violates state law and could bring a sizeable fine.

Governor candidates link economic success to education

Four major-party candidates vying for Idaho’s governorship gathered for an economic forum in Blackfoot Thursday.

Sugar-Salem self-corrects superintendent hire after complaint

Idaho Education News alleged the district violated Idaho’s open meeting laws. While the prosecuting attorney investigated the claim, the board “self-cured” its actions.

Bonneville mulls elementary boundary changes

The proposed changes stem from overcrowding at some elementary schools, and financial concerns of overstaffing teachers at another.