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Decaying buildings and a record of failed bond elections: ‘It is quite atrocious’ in Salmon
Superintendent Troy Easterday hopes lawmakers will help his community with a new infrastructure bill and surplus funds earmarked for school buildings.
Idaho Falls School Board scrambles to address overcrowding after failed bond
Split sessions are off the table after teachers said they would transfer or find a new job.
Ammon teacher wins Milken Educator Award
The first-grade teacher was surprised with a $25K check at a school assembly in front of her students.
Campus news items: Idaho State studies an unknown 2 billion years of Earth’s geology
In other items, Idaho State opens a simulation lab for health professions students, and Brigham Young University-Idaho reports a fall enrollment decrease.
University dean introduces students to other cultures and worlds through books
Idaho State University’s book drive supplies more than 700 diverse books for school libraries.
Idaho Falls trustees brainstorm solutions to overcrowding after failed bond
New boundaries, split sessions, and another bond attempt are all on the table.
She wants a classroom where all identities feel welcome
Shoshone-Bannock educator wants to see the Shoshoni language celebrated and revitalized as a way to empower Native American youth
Idaho Falls’ record-high bond fails, while measures pass in Bonneville and Fremont
It’s the third time since 2017 that Idaho Falls property owners have rejected the district’s requests for facilities funding.
Idaho Falls parents split over the idea of split sessions or year-round school
The East Idaho district hoping to pass a record-breaking bond issue on Tuesday is also gauging other options if the measure fails. Critics are crying foul.
Nov. 8: A $266.1 million school election day
Just three school districts will ask their patrons to OK requests for local funds on Nov. 8 — but one of the requests is the biggest ask in Idaho history.