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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.

Decades in the making, a new CTE center is a gateway from classrooms to careers

The facility has come to fruition amid unprecedented investments into expanding CTE programs.

How two districts recovered from ransomware attacks and aim to prevent another

Two East Idaho school districts — Jefferson County and American Falls — were recently targeted in ransomware attacks that temporarily disabled their systems and derailed learning.

ISU tallies third consecutive spring enrollment increase

Enrollment came in at 11,058, Idaho State’s highest spring tally since 2016.

Pocatello trustees consider online high school, marketing campaign to attract students

INSIDE: After school closure, trustees face a recall effort and an empty building

Pocatello trustees decide to shutter Washington Elementary on a split vote

Trustees made the contentious decision in a boardroom packed with more than 100 stakeholders.

Patrons speak out against possible school closure at Pocatello hearing

If the district wants to address its declining enrollment, closing a school is not the answer, multiple patrons said Wednesday.

Pocatello trustees grapple with shrinking budget and a school closure decision

It’s a situation that’s becoming more common statewide and nationwide as enrollment numbers decline and pandemic-era stopgaps expire.

Horman, Gramer spar over private school choice

Their debate comes just weeks ahead of a legislative session where private school choice will likely take center stage.