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Idaho Falls elementary employs ‘expeditionary’ approach

In the wake of losing 24 students and one of its most popular teachers, Sunnyside Elementary School in Idaho Falls is moving forward with a framework hinged on student expeditions.

Idaho Falls opts to build a new high school

The district originally planned on upgrading both Idaho Falls and Skyline high schools. However, further cost analysis and research prompted the board to opt for a rebuild, while sticking with plans to upgrade Skyline.

State honors East Idaho Title I school

For the second time this year, the state is recognizing students in the district for improved ISAT scores.

West Jefferson to keep five-day school schedule

After a months-long, community-wide debate, an East Idaho District drops the idea of moving to a four-day schedule.

Bond refinance saves Fremont County taxpayers $600,000

District officials say the measure equites to annual savings of $4.80 per $100,000 of taxable property.

Idaho Falls debates benefits, costs of new community college

K-12 students would have more opportunities to gain college credits, but local taxpayers could face multiple bond measures.

Educators opt for unproven dual-language programs to close achievement gaps

Hispanic students continue to trail the rest of Idaho’s students by double-digit margins in many academic indicators. Language is the biggest barrier.

East Idaho educator selected Teacher of the Year

Developing relationships with students and their parents helped Pocatello-Chubbuck kindergarten teacher Mary Spiker earn the state’s highest teaching award.