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One week after reopening, Mackay moves to remote learning model
The decision comes as dozens of students quarantine and two staff members and a student recover from COVID-19.
Marsh Valley narrows superintendent search to five
Most have history in Idaho education. Two are currently working in Utah.
Idaho Falls teachers’ union opposes revamped reopening plan
The association’s executive committee voted unanimously against a district decision to allow more than 10,000 students to attend classes four days out of the week.
Pocatello-Chubbuck mandates masks for students and teachers
Trustees on Tuesday approved the requirement as an amendment to the district’s broader reopening plan.
Disciplined superintendent demoted to interim role, promised new position
Marvin Hansen will receive his normal annual salary of $108,973 until trustees replace him — at which point he can step into a newly created position with lower pay.
Former Shelley High principal charged with felony grand theft
Eric Lords will appear in court following his purchase of over $3,700 worth of personal items using the school’s debit card — and possibly more, a detective said.
Idaho Falls plans for in-person learning this fall
The news follows similar announcements from East Idaho’s Madison, West Side and Jefferson school districts.
Madison, West Side announce plans for face-to-face learning in the fall
In-person classes will resume in both East Idaho school districts in August, local leaders say.
Police: Harassment allegation prompted attack on superintendent
An incident report obtained by EdNews details the motives behind an attack on school grounds that hospitalized Marsh Valley’s Marvin Hansen.
Teton replaces Redskins mascot
Sports teams at East Idaho’s Teton High School will now be known as the Timberwolves.