Devin Bodkin
Charter coalition sues Biden administration over rule changes
The lawsuit, announced Monday, takes aim at changes to a federal grant process, including a shortened window — 30 days — for submitting grant applications this year.
Former ISBA chief appointed to state charter commission
Karen Echeverria, a longtime influencer of Idaho’s public education system, replaces outgoing commissioner Julie VanOrden.
Educators credit several factors for lifting reading scores
The state’s latest early reading test showed big gains, and administrators are pointing to more than just an infusion of targeted state dollars.
Idaho Falls to float a $250 million bond for new and updated schools
The decision follows “dramatic growth” and overcrowding, the the East Idaho district’s superintendent said.
Charter leaders mixed over revised federal proposal
“The changes are manageable, but still frustratingly bureaucratic,” said Terry Ryan, CEO of Idaho charter support group Bluum.
The ‘slide’: Combatting summer learning loss
There are things parents can do to combat the long-running trend in education.
Application requirement resumes for free and reduced-price meals
There is no deadline for applying, but the SDE is encouraging families to do so before the start of the 2022-23 school year to confirm their eligibility.
Shut down that troubled charter school? Not so fast.
There are a lot of moving parts to consider when shutting down any school.
Two new charters awarded $1 million
Gem Prep Twin Falls and Tamarack-based Mountain Community Charter School will use the money to help with startup costs.
State leaders begin closure protocols for embattled charter school
“It’s a process that hasn’t been used in a long time, and hopefully won’t be used for a long time to come, but we are working to protect student and taxpayer interests as best we can,” one state charter school leader said.