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For kids, kindness is the antidote to isolation
Just showing up, listening, putting down devices, asking questions, or learning a kid’s name can make all the difference.
UPDATED: Teton County leaders unite to condemn trustee’s divisive social media post
The post reverberated throughout the community, leaving teachers feeling attacked and demoralized just as the school year was starting.
Idaho elementary receives national recognition for academic excellence
Teton Elementary was among 353 schools to earn the distinction.
Bonneville leaders look to quell increasing staff turnover and inexperience
It’s fallout from a perfect storm of challenges facing school employees, officials say, including the pandemic, a lack of adequate training, and low wages.
Incumbent trustees face plenty of contested races across the state
In West Bonner, three incumbent trustees will face opponents in bids to retain their seats on a school board that’s experienced controversy this summer.
A ‘watershed:’ Early ISU numbers suggest an enrollment surge
The preliminary numbers — including a big surge in first-year students — show signs of a continued rebound, after a decade of enrollment decreases.
Idaho State presidential search ramps up
The State Board of Education hopes to hire a new president by Dec. 31.
Idaho Falls trustees vote to take tax commission to court
The board voted Wednesday to take the matter to court. Find out what’s next here.
Highland rises from the ashes: “Back and better than ever”
Just four months after a devastating fire, students and staff returned to campus, though classes have been spread out across the valley.
Pocatello trustees approve bond to restore Highland High
The $42 million measure will likely appear before voters on the November ballot.