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Embattled Blackfoot charter schools revamp leadership

In order to comply with state requirements, the two schools will be governed separately.

Idaho Falls to gather more input on longterm facilities plan

Patrons can provide ideas at a “State Of Our Schools” meeting next Wednesday. It’s the second public meeting on the issue.

Teton High’s ‘Redskins’ mascot prompts student walkout

Ten Teton freshmen left class for the school’s front doors at 1:30 p.m. Monday to hoist signs displaying support for the school’s “Redskins” mascot.

East Idaho educators voice concerns over teacher salary changes

One change has fueled “confusion galore” and “distrust” among some educators, said a superintendent at Wednesday’s post-legislative briefing in Idaho Falls.

West Jefferson superintendent to retire

The 34-year educator will step down as superintendent and begin taking state retirement benefits, but he won’t be leaving the education profession entirely.

Forensic audit ordered at Shelley

Documents obtained by Idaho Education News detail a range of past transactions at the high school that may have contributed to an ongoing outside investigation.

Forensic audit to probe possible embezzlement at Blackfoot charters

An accounting firm will search for “misuse or misappropriation of assets and cash” at both Bingham Academy and Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center, according to an agreement obtained by Idaho Education News.

Students clash in annual quiz bowl

Hundreds of East Idaho students competed in the science-focused event covering a range of academic subjects.

Salmon district under investigation for election law complaints

The Lemhi County Sheriff’s office is investigating allegations that the Salmon School Board used taxpayer dollars to encourage voters to pass a $25.6 million bond issue, which failed Tuesday.