Devin Bodkin
Charters are among Idaho’s highest — and lowest — performing schools
Supporters can rightfully brag that, on average, Idaho’s public charter schools outperform its traditional schools in several areas. But better overall scores don’t tell the whole story.
Idaho charters still stir debate
Concerns about growth come as thousands of students flocked to public charters during the coronavirus pandemic.
Idaho’s charter schools bring choices — and challenges
Charter schools are a popular in Idaho, but issues of accessibility, achievement and pushback remain.
Facts about Idaho charter schools
Questions and confusion swirl around Idaho’s decades-old charter school movement. Here’s some history and data to help set the record straight.
Educator-oversight commission: Former Marsh Valley superintendent fails to respond to ethical complaint
Marvin Hansen’s failure to “answer” the complaint leaves the door open for the state’s education-oversight commission to revoke his teaching and administrative certificates.
State officials: Charter school’s ‘grossly inadequate’ financial practices may be illegal and unethical
Some questionable transactions at Monticello Montessori Charter School include the purchase of Turkish lira and various payments to Netflix.
Teton teachers union sues district
The lawsuit stems from a labor negotiations impasse, the Teton Education Association says.
Nampa’s outspoken trustee: ‘I just don’t see confrontation as a bad thing’
Kim Rost has influenced education policy in one of Idaho’s largest districts by living up to her nickname, Spicy K.
Marsh Valley to part ways with principal on indoctrination task force
A separation agreement releases Marsh Valley Middle School principal Isaac Moffett from his contract with the district a year early.
Idaho Falls charter school set for August opening
Alturas Preparatory Academy is months away from opening its doors for the first time — in a remodeled 73,000 square-foot former Sears department store.