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Instead of closing, Lava Elementary will open its doors as a charter this fall
A local retiree with an education leadership background is stepping in to save the historic school.
Salmon charter school leverages federal loan for new campus
Fernwaters Public Charter School received a $3.25 million from the USDA’s Rural Development office to build a permanent K-8 campus.
ISU-CEI partnership will focus on nursing, other high-demand careers
Idaho State University says it will commit additional faculty to Eastern Idaho, in hopes of supporting additional students who are seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
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.