Devin Bodkin

Petition launched to thwart prospect of Rigby High book ban

The petition has garnered over 500 signatures and 200 comments from people across Idaho, and overseas. 

Jefferson County administrators consider banning classic novel

The prospect of banning a book in this East Idaho district fueled a social media firestorm this week.

Church missions continue to drag down Idaho’s first-year college go-on rates

Students in East Idaho are more likely to go on a two-year mission right out of high school, which affects first-year college go-on rates.

Police investigating student injury at Snake River High

A teacher at the school may be linked to the incident, though police aren’t yet providing details about the case, which is still under review.

East Idaho teens ‘break through’ their barriers

A social change campaign set out to help Idaho teens develop more confidence to go to college.

Sugar-Salem — a no-show on SAT Day, again

The vast majority of Sugar-Salem High School’s roughly 125 juniors took the state’s other acceptable college-entrance exam, the ACT.

Idaho GOP officials applaud DACA phaseout

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program’s demise may mean a year of uncertainty for students and teachers across the United States. About 3,100 Idahoans have received DACA protection.

Pocatello-Chubbuck reaches labor agreement

The agreement could mean a 3.6 percent pay increase for teachers who advance on the state’s career ladder salary law.

New graduation requirements stir debate over the value of test scores

Students are required to take standardized tests but not required to pass them. The scores will still be used to measure teacher performance and school quality.

West Side stories: Life after high school

This small, rural Idaho school churned out a 100 percent graduation rate in 2016. About half went on to college, a ratio that mirrors Idaho’s statewide go-on rate. Here are some of their stories on life after high school.