Devin Bodkin
Bonneville patrons voice concerns over possible boundary changes
The school district recently floated a variety of multimillion-dollar options aimed at absorbing Ammon’s dizzying growth, but the problem is handling the influx of kids in the meantime.
Bonneville County Republicans draft resolution opposing community college
The Bonneville County Republican Central Committee voted 21-11 Thursday to adopt a resolution that opposes a May 16 ballot measure to turn Bonneville County into a community college taxing district.
Eastern Idahoans rail against changes to science standards
Just five patrons showed up Thursday night in Idaho Falls to voice concerns about the state’s embattled K-12 science standards. But their stance was clear.
American Falls narrows search for new superintendent
Trustees say they’ll make their final selection later this month, following a round of interviews and public input.
True grit: Programs promote stick-to-itiveness
Work ethic might have more to do with success in school than “smarts.” Schools across the state are implementing programs that align with this philosophy.
Sugar-Salem students go untested on SAT day
Sixteen juniors traveled to a nearby district to take the college-entrance exam, but the tests weren’t available so they returned home — untested.
Idahoans increase investments in their top priority
Local patrons approved nearly $700 million in school bonds and levies and lawmakers cranked-up overall K-12 state spending to $1.7 billion. Key leaders say the recent financial investments need time to play out.
Idahoans say education is their No. 1 priority
While education ranks above all other issues in Idaho, survey respondents say there’s still plenty of room to improve K-12 in Idaho.
Bonneville grapples with overcrowding, again
About 75 parents, patrons and teachers turned out for a two-hour meeting at Sandcreek Middle School Tuesday to provide feedback and ask questions about a variety of multimillion-dollar options aimed at curbing the problem — and to see if the district will turn to local taxpayers to help fund the fix.
New group opposes measure for East Idaho community college
“We don’t need this,” said Larry Lyon, a Bonneville County resident and member of the newly formed East Idaho-based conservative group “Idahope.” “There are many local and online educational offerings and dozens of associates degrees offered within 50 miles of Idaho Falls.”