Devin Bodkin
Year In Review: 2016 in photos
We’re looking back at the year’s biggest news, using photos.
State honors East Idaho Title I school
For the second time this year, the state is recognizing students in the district for improved ISAT scores.
West Jefferson to keep five-day school schedule
After a months-long, community-wide debate, an East Idaho District drops the idea of moving to a four-day schedule.
Bond refinance saves Fremont County taxpayers $600,000
District officials say the measure equites to annual savings of $4.80 per $100,000 of taxable property.
Idaho Falls debates benefits, costs of new community college
K-12 students would have more opportunities to gain college credits, but local taxpayers could face multiple bond measures.
Educators opt for unproven dual-language programs to close achievement gaps
Hispanic students continue to trail the rest of Idaho’s students by double-digit margins in many academic indicators. Language is the biggest barrier.
East Idaho educator selected Teacher of the Year
Developing relationships with students and their parents helped Pocatello-Chubbuck kindergarten teacher Mary Spiker earn the state’s highest teaching award.
East Idaho teacher ‘jumped off a cliff’ to start her own school
After 30 years in traditional schools, Michelle Ball launched a charter that focuses learning on ability instead of age.
Former Blackfoot administrator sentenced to probation, community service
The judge also ordered the former East Idaho principal to pay the money back in full.
West Jefferson torn over four-day school week
Parents in the district say they want the flexibility that comes with a four-day week.