Devin Bodkin

State department gearing up for full round of tests

The SDE’s 2020-2021 assessment calendar includes testing dates for Idaho’s early-reading exam and the federally mandated Idaho Standards Achievement Tests.

Boise sets date to decide on in-person vs. online learning

Trustees they’ll make the call on Aug. 3, after they take public feedback.

Pocatello-Chubbuck mandates masks for students and teachers

Trustees on Tuesday approved the requirement as an amendment to the district’s broader reopening plan.

Our kids are ready to be back in school. We’re struggling with our options.

Questions linger. Like many of you, we’re gearing up for another round of tough choices this fall.

Caldwell delays start to school year, shifts to blended learning because of coronavirus

Students will now return on either Aug. 27 or 28, depending on their age and assigned blended learning groups.

Disciplined superintendent demoted to interim role, promised new position

Marvin Hansen will receive his normal annual salary of $108,973 until trustees replace him — at which point he can step into a newly created position with lower pay.

Bonneville, Pocatello-Chubbuck shape reopening plans around COVID-19

Announcements from East Idaho’s two largest districts will impact learning for over 25,000 kids and their families.

Game on? High school activities association director says yes — for now.

That’s if Idaho leaders don’t close public schools like they did last spring, Ty Jones told EdNews.

Former Shelley High principal charged with felony grand theft

Eric Lords will appear in court following his purchase of over $3,700 worth of personal items using the school’s debit card — and possibly more, a detective said.