Devin Bodkin

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.

Pocatello-Chubbuck patrons push back at prospect of nixing ‘school of choice’ policy

The change could force over 1,000 students to relocate to a different high school within the district.

Jensen touts change in American Falls, reflects on schools chief run

The 32-year, highly decorated educator with greying hair discussed his plans for the rural and diverse Southeast Idaho district, and reminisced on minute details surrounding his 2014 run for state superintendent.