Devin Bodkin
Open enrollment fuels school-boundary tug-of-war
Pocatello-Chubbuck leaders consider enforcing boundaries to balance enrollment and socioeconomic disparities among the district’s three high schools.
Pocatello-Chubbuck patrons split over boundary-change prospect
The proposal to carve up new school boundaries and end a popular open-enrollment policy has spurred a tug of war for land in the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District.
Idaho college-savings investments grow by $47 million
IDeal, Idaho’s state-sponsored college-savings program, revealed the upswing in a recent year-end report on how families do — or don’t — save up for college.
Top education stories of 2017
You may have missed some of our top stories in 2017, but don’t worry — here’s a recap of the year’s top education stories in Idaho, and the issues surrounding them.
State Board OKs Sugar-Salem annexation request
The decision could boost Sugar-Salem’s meager tax base — which is the lowest in the state, per student.
Tension flares as Bonneville trustees agree on $60 million bond measure
The decision came during a Wednesday board meeting, amid tense debate that escalated into a confrontation between Bonneville superintendent Chuck Shackett and trustee Greg Calder.
Idaho Falls seeks feedback after failed bond issue
The renewed call for feedback suggests that a measure to rebuild the district’s two high schools could soon be back on the ballot.
College of Eastern Idaho partners with University of Idaho
CEI president Rick Aman said the partnership is aimed boosting East Idaho’s college go-on rates and helping area high schoolers earn a bachelor’s degree.
Pocatello-Chubbuck educators call for improved K-12 funding
Educators in East Idaho’s biggest district met Tuesday with lawmakers to discuss a variety of educational outcomes and requests ahead of the 2018 legislative session.
Teton to break ground this spring
Nearly 80 percent of voters supported a $37.2 million measure to construct two new elementary schools and make districtwide upgrades.