East Idaho

Trying again: Bonneville plans another building bond

It’ll be the third time around this year for the Eastern Idaho district; bond issues went down to defeat in March and May.

Bonneville recount concludes same result

The district lost a bond election by 17 votes a following a seven-hour vote recount on Monday. The result was the same in June as it was at the May election.

Special report: Ed News uncovers flawed teacher evaluation data

The most-recent state data reveals inconsistencies in reports tied to major $125 million pay initiative.

Snake River and its superintendent part ways

Mark Gabrylczyk is leaving the district, effective immediately, with two years left on his contract.

ISAT report card: Opt-outs scarce, glitches are minimal

Eastern Idaho’s Madison County District is opting out of the new Common Core-aligned assessments — but that appears to be an isolated protest.

Pocatello hires superintendent

District trustees promoted from within after an extensive search.

Idaho Falls coach has lasting impact on students

Britney Christensen learned that being a teacher of basketball is more about personality and seeing the sport as an art form.

Union files lawsuit against district, superintendent

Elaine Asmus alleges due process violations in her firing from the Snake River School District. The suit was filed Wednesday by the Idaho Education Association.

Idaho Falls kids organize, run debate

A group of 80 students from Compass Academy handled every aspect of a superintendent debate between Sherri Ybarra and Jana Jones.

Idaho Falls pushes a new math focus

The district has adopted a new math curriculum and is partnering with a Regional Math Center to provide training for teachers and principals.