Devin Bodkin

Idaho Falls to pay off bond debt early, considers asking for another

The East Idaho district plans to ask local voters for another bond issue for a new high school and other structural upgrades.

West Ada trustees OK’d a 20% raise for superintendent

Trustees approved a new contract for Derek Bub on April 11, board minutes show. But the approval followed no discussion and was included in the meeting’s consent agenda, which trustees typically use to OK a cluster of non-controversial items through a single vote.

Tax hikes hit property owners — and growing school districts

Inflated property taxes across Idaho have families — and some school leaders — on their toes.

Eligibility for subsidized school meals fell by almost half in Idaho since 2015

An improving economy and nixed paperwork requirements played a big part, but that doesn’t mean actual need for free and reduced-price meals for those living in poverty has diminished by that much.

Uvalde shooting’s impacts on Idaho poised to play out over summer break, and beyond

“We’re still learning what happened,” said Guy Bliesner, a regional analyst for Idaho’s school safety and security program, which reviews and recommends safety protocols at Idaho’s public K-12 campuses.

Idaho charter leaders and parents blast federal proposal

Idaho charter school advocates are pushing back. “Mother knows best. Let us choose,” one parent’s sign read.

Idaho charters receive millions in private financing

At least nine of the schools received nearly $81 million in private financing to start up and stabilize their operations over the last seven months.

Despite retirement, Bauscher’s influence in education lives on

Rich Bauscher, who was once the youngest superintendent in Idaho, still refuses to call it quits on the eve of his 70th birthday.

Rigby school shooter still in state custody

The 12-year-old girl who shot and wounded two students and a janitor at Rigby Middle School last year will remain in the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections’ custody until her 19th birthday or until the Custody Review Board deems her rehabilitated.