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Teton teachers union sues district

The lawsuit stems from a labor negotiations impasse, the Teton Education Association says.

Sugar-Salem settles Title IX case for $300,000

The settlement ends a yearslong case filed by a former student, who says the district failed to protect her from a school counselor who groomed her for a sexual relationship.

Idaho Falls charter school set for August opening

Alturas Preparatory Academy is months away from opening its doors for the first time — in a remodeled 73,000 square-foot former Sears department store.

Ammon charter school violated eight special education laws, according to state investigation

The State Department of Education has found Monticello Montessori Charter School in violation of multiple requirements under both the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Idaho Special Education Manual.

Monticello board chair resigns amid investigation

Ken Glodo gave no reason for the decision, which accompanies a months-long probe into his charter school’s finances by the Idaho Public Charter School Commission.

Monticello board lets go of executive director amid state investigation

A probe of the school’s finances has revealed dozens of unexplained purchases.

‘After I got the gun, I just pulled her into a hug’: Rigby teacher retraces school shooting

Krista Gneiting spoke out about the May 6 ordeal at Rigby Middle School with Good Morning America.

Prosecutor declines to release more details on Rigby shooting case

The case is currently in juvenile court, where records are sealed. Idaho has some exceptions that would bump the case to adult court instead.

More counselors, heightened police presence in Jefferson County schools after shooting

Students will be able to return to school Tuesday, Superintendent Chad Martin announced Monday.

Sixth-grade girl suspected of shooting two students and a custodian at Rigby Middle School

All three victims sustained non life-threatening injuries, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff.