Devin Bodkin
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.
They’re back! Pocatello teens return to school
A full return to the classroom this week was welcomed news for some. Not so much for others.
Citizen group opposes Bonneville’s proposed levy hikes
The East Idaho district will run two ballot measures totaling more than $51 million on March 9. Some patrons say it’s too much, especially now.
Bonneville could keep its revised COVID-19 learning schedule
Administrators will ask trustees to consider keeping the district’s current learning schedule for next year, Superintendent School Woolstenhulme told EdNews Wednesday.
Most big districts returning to in-person learning
Find out what’s happening in other large districts, including Bonneville, Twin Falls, Caldwell and Nampa.
Study: U of I’s teacher prep program highlighted for racial diversity, high admissions standards
Teacher prep programs at the state’s other colleges and universities earned more middling marks on a new study that …
‘Hey, you have a face, teacher.’
Like nearly everything else this school year, COVID-19 played a part in parent-teacher conferences. But we were able to meet with our teachers in-person and found our girls are doing fine.
Idaho Falls narrows superintendent’s search to 7
Trustees held a special meeting last Friday to review job applications from an original pool of 11 candidates.
Tort claim prompted Marsh Valley trustees to pay off former superintendent
An email from the board chair to Idaho Education News explains the contractual payout. The board approved the payout in an open meeting but concealed its details from the public.