Devin Bodkin
East Idaho dairyman looks after cattle and charter schools
Alan Reed leads a successful dairy business and popular ice cream empire. In his spare time, he chairs one of the most controversial committees in Idaho public education.
Two Idaho charters reshape enrollments through ‘weighted’ lotteries
Some school leaders are sold on the controversial practice aimed at infusing more student diversity into their classrooms. Others remain mixed.
Enrollment or attendance? Splitting hairs over K-12 funding in Idaho
The pandemic has prompted temporary shifts in the way Idaho funds its schools. A permanent shift gets more complicated.
State Board shifts to enrollment-based K-12 funding model, again
The decision carries major implications for K-12 funding this school year. Also, find out why the board surveyed student on their politics, and what respondents said.
Early learning in Idaho: a short guide
Here’s a closer look at how Idaho stacks up nationally when it comes to early learning, and what it would take to offer more services.
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.