East Idaho

Prosecutor won’t pursue criminal charges against former charter school director

STORY UPDATED with details from a state police report that lists a variety of “possible personal transactions,” including a party dress, gemstone pendant and other items.

Online school posts unprecedented enrollment growth, again

The Oneida School District’s Idaho Home Learning Academy added some 4,500 new students since last year in reaction to the disruptions of a pandemic.

Idaho Falls trustees face recall after shift to hybrid learning

Online instruction is “killing” some high schoolers, one recall organizer told EdNews.

We had all-out rebellions at our house this week

First it was the kindergartner. Then the first grader. Tears, fears and force. A month into the school year and we’re still struggling.

Officials put Lemhi, Custer and Teton counties at ‘moderate’ risk for COVID-19

The change calls for restrictions on events and social gatherings, teleworking “where possible” and mandatory face coverings when physical distancing can’t be maintained.

Teton to temporarily close elementary school

At least 15 students and staffers have tested positive for the illness and 88 others could have been exposed.

Pocatello-Chubbuck to consider dropping Indians mascot

Trustees could nix the long-running moniker as early as Sept. 15.

Marsh Valley narrows superintendent search to five

Most have history in Idaho education. Two are currently working in Utah.

Idaho Falls teachers’ union opposes revamped reopening plan

The association’s executive committee voted unanimously against a district decision to allow more than 10,000 students to attend classes four days out of the week.