Devin Bodkin

Commission approves new charter school, denies another

The seven-member state panel gave the green light to a North Idaho school, and a thumbs down to an online school.

Kindergarten enrollments rebound, but questions linger

Hundreds of kindergarten-age children stayed home last year. They’re back this year, but educators are still uncertain of the pandemic-year impacts.

Some ins and outs of charter school oversight in Idaho

Several factors can impact the academic and operational accountability for Idaho’s charter schools. Here’s a closer look.

Former board chair benefitted financially from his school, says state charter commission director

The violation is one of several reasons why Another Choice Virtual Charter School should cease operations. INSIDE: Other recommendations from the director.

Our kids are out of school … again

Holidays and snow days can eat into learning time for kids. Here’s what Idaho requires — and doesn’t require — in terms of seat time.

Idaho Supreme Court returns lawsuit challenging kindergarten fees to district court

The court is calling for for further consideration of the merits of “important constitutional questions” involved in the case.

Boise narrows trustee search to three

The finalists are vying to replace the district’s third trustee to resign in the last two school years.

Idaho Falls OK’s plan for career-technical hub

The facility could open as soon as Fall 2022.

‘It’s serious’: Emails reveal details leading up to closure of two charter schools

The principal downplayed claims the schools enrolled far less students than what was reported to the state, and teachers cried when hearing of closures, according to emails.