Devin Bodkin

Some districts struggle to find trustees

Often no one runs, so school boards are left searching for people to apply.

School savings top $397 million

Nearly all Idaho school districts and charter schools continue to save money, despite lingering debate over how much is enough.

Critchfield mum on rumored superintendent’s run

A candidate for the position welcomed her to the race Wednesday. She wouldn’t confirm or deny a run.

Former Shelley principal sentenced for grand theft

Eric Lords, 49, will spend 50 days in jail, five years on probation and serve 300 hours of community service for the crime, a judge announced Monday.

Breaking the glass ceiling: Karen Echeverria’s path to prominence

With some luck, years of experiences and forging relationships with the right people, she compensated for a lack of higher education to land the job as ISBA’s executive director in 2007 — all while supporting her children.

Bonneville to rerun levies in May

Trustees on Wednesday approved floating a 10-year, $2.8 million-per-year plant facilities levy and a two-year, $5.8 million-per-year supplemental levy.

American Falls parents and educators lament possible loss of early-learning grant

Conservative Republicans recently killed a $6 million federal grant for early learning. Stakeholders in this rural district say lawmakers got it wrong.

Educator-oversight commission could strip former Marsh Valley superintendent of K-12 certifications

An administrative complaint drafted by the Idaho Professional Standards Commission recommends revoking Marvin Hansen’s professional licenses. He can choose to fight the recommendations in a hearing.