Devin Bodkin
Marsh Valley trustees secretly approve contract extension, pay raise for superintendent
The board chair justified the process, saying, “This is the same process the board has followed for at least 16 years.”
Charter commission adopts four new schools
Denial of a petition marked an unusual move by a commission recently encouraged to more “rigorously” vet proposals for new charter schools.
Emails reveal support for outgoing charter commission director
Tamara Baysinger didn’t say last week why she would abruptly step down after the holidays.
BSU is tracking student achievement at several Idaho charters
The effort stems from one charter advocacy group’s multi-million dollar push to grow charters, and boost achievement among their educationally disadvantaged students.
White Pine board chair resigns after tense public exchange
The exchange and resignation marked the latest in the charter school’s ongoing effort to reorganize its governing board after fallout from a botched school board election.
Public Charter School Commission director announces resignation
Tamara Baysinger says she’ll call it quits after Christmas.
Mortimer won’t seek reelection
The Idaho Falls businessman and current Senate Education Committee chairman says he’ll call it quits after the 2020 legislative session.
Charters see big enrollment growth amid pockets of steep decline
Struggling charters are adjusting to smaller budgets by reassigning teachers and holding off on professional development.
Ehardt says the game isn’t over
The second-term lawmaker — and former college basketball coach — hopes to keep sex education and student diversity up for debate.
K-12 enrollment continues to grow
The latest statewide fall enrollment tally: 310,628 — up 3,400 students, or about 1.1 percent from last year.