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Bonneville superintendent wants the state to help pay for infrastructure

The request follows the recent rejection of a $42.7 million bond issue.

Common Core ‘conundrum’: Lawmakers acknowledge difficulties with K-12 standards

Idaho’s version of Common Core helps define the skillsets possessed by high school graduates. But it also has its issues, House Speaker Scott Bedke told patrons during a Republican caucus meeting in Rexburg Monday. 

Is Bingham Academy following commission-recommended improvement opportunites?

The embattled charter school is not posting contracts and timely agendas and expense reports on its website. And it continues to reimburse a retired leader.

Teton follows low-performing status with double-digit improvements

Administrators at the middle school made changes that led to better test scores.

‘Utter contempt:’ Bonneville critics rip $2 million emergency levy

The levies are designed to help districts accommodate enrollment increases, and Bonneville has used this option for at least a decade. Statewide, districts will collect $11.5 million in emergency levies.

Bonneville postpones hiring a deputy superintendent for financial and political reasons

The decision is to replace a six-figure payout to the former superintendent and appease the community.

Annual survey shows drop in student engagement

The news surfaced during a State Board of Education meeting on Wednesday.

Middleton trustees survive recall; Lakeland, Bonneville bond issues fail

Only one bond issue passed Tuesday: a $17 million measure in East Idaho’s Sugar-Salem School District.

East Idaho educators voice support for Core Standards

East Idaho educators had a clear message for the State Board of Education Tuesday night: Leave Idaho’s version of Common Core alone.

White Pine acknowledges possible open meeting violation

“It’s unfortunate that it happened, and it wasn’t intentional,” said the school’s board chair.