Devin Bodkin

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.

Lifelong Idahoan takes on challenging presidential position

The lawyer turned educator says Idaho State University is in a “fiscal crisis.”

Idaho’s SAT struggles — in East Idaho districts and charters

Most of East Idaho’s 28 districts and charter schools lost ground on the state’s key college placement exams compared to last year.

Idaho’s budget surplus to exceed $100 million

State budget writers were briefed on the amount — and what it will help pay for in 2019 — during a meeting in Pocatello Monday.

Idaho’s principal evaluations get mixed reviews

Find out how Idaho compares to other states examined by the National Council on Teacher Quality.