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‘School within a school’ lets kids control their learning
Nearly a fourth of Rocky Mountain Middle School students set their own schedules and take tests when they’re ready.
Educators beef up suicide-prevention efforts
Idaho consistently records some of the nation’s highest suicide rates.
City grants permit to Blackfoot charter school
Bingham Academy can continue operating in a former movie theater, a city commission says, as long as the school’s enrollment does not outgrow the facility.
City cites multiple safety concerns at Blackfoot charter school
Bingham Academy’s occupancy in a strip mall jeopardizes student safety and places a range of burdens on surrounding businesses, says the city’s planner.
Students show off STEM skills for lawmakers
Some 50 Idaho lawmakers toured White Pine STEM Academy Monday.
Bonneville patrons blast district’s handling of tax dollars
Results from a survey have the district reconsidering its time frame for floating bond issues.
High schoolers charged after altercation with vice principal
The vice principal took a scooter from a student. Then a brawl broke out.
Idaho Falls requests input on longterm facilities plan
The East Idaho district worked with a consulting firm to develop recommendations for a 10-year facilities plan.
CEI emphasizes options in connecting kids to college
Idaho’s newest community college hopes to spread the word about new and continuing dual credit offerings.
Bonneville superintendent wants the state to help pay for infrastructure
The request follows the recent rejection of a $42.7 million bond issue.