Devin Bodkin
Movie theater makeover
A Blackfoot charter school moves into a stomping ground from my youth.
Research group: Idaho’s prospective teachers lack sufficient reading prep
A Washington, D.C.-based think tank says Idaho is not fully preparing its prospective teachers in the science of reading.
Bonneville superintendent to retire after upcoming school year
Chuck Shackett is stepping down after 37 years in education. A separation agreement extends his employment as a consultant.
Commission quietly enforces professional education standards
The professional fate of every Idaho educator lies in the hands of these experts.
College of Eastern Idaho alters area’s education landscape
The new community college’s lower tuition is fueling an enrollment upsurge, but it’s unclear how much it’s affecting an already diminished student body at nearby ISU.
VanOrden appointed to state charter commission
Rep. Julie VanOrden, whose legislative term ends in December, starts her newfound role on the committee immediately.
Idaho Falls alters school calendar
An across-the-board reduction in instructional hours accompanies the change.
Wilson talks school improvement in Idaho Falls
The teacher-turned-Idaho schools chief candidate outlined her plans for improving education in Idaho to a small group of patrons in Idaho Falls.
Enrollment spikes at College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho’s newest community college doubles in size.
Most principals earn high marks on annual evaluations
Some experts and studies peg principal evaluations as an increasingly vital area of accountability.