Devin Bodkin
Blackfoot breaks ground on multi-faceted project
A new elementary school, career-technical high school and other facilities are slated for the 2022-23 school year.
Trustees to consider greater flexibility in hiring school counselors
Other issues on tap for the Idaho School Boards Association’s upcoming annual conference include Idaho’s Core Learning Standards and funding for schools.
Bonneville implements mask mandate
The requirement goes into effect Monday, Oct. 4, and accompanies COVID-19 protocol changes across the state.
Kustra won’t run for office, but he will speak out about Idaho politics
“I wouldn’t waste my time trying to run as a Republican here because I couldn’t get elected in a Republican primary these days,” said the former Boise State University president, who laments the GOP’s rightward shift in recent years.
Pocatello-Chubbuck trustees vote to keep masks optional
A majority of parents spoke against a mask mandate at Tuesday’s special meeting. Also inside, find out what’s happening in Filer and West Ada school districts.
Student with gun arrested at Rigby Middle School
It’s the second time police responded to a gun-related incident at the school this year. Nobody was injured this time.
Critchfield’s campaign treasurer linked to embattled charter schools
The State Board of Education member and candidate for state superintendent says she’s not concerned about Michael Arrington’s role as board chair of two charter schools under state investigation of its finances.
Victor principal: “I just try to identify the right thing to do and do it.”
Megan Christiansen made masks mandatory at her elementary school, bucking district and statewide decisions.
Principal makes masks mandatory, bucking district policy
“Victor Elementary is my family, and I’m watching them crumble in front of me,” principal Megan Christiansen wrote in an impassioned letter to parents and staff Thursday.
Two charter schools closing amid state investigation
There’s no guarantee the state will recover millions of dollars the schools erroneously collected by inflating student enrollment reports.