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Former convict resigns as West Jefferson baseball coach

Mike Wing, who spent at least seven years in federal prison for a major investment scam in 2006, had pledged to raise funds for a multimillion-dollar baseball complex in the rural East Idaho district.

Analysis: Ybarra’s silence on master educator premiums

Ybarra won’t comment on the rocky rollout of the teacher bonus program — and won’t say whether she supports keeping the program in place.

Fitch trial lawyers debate circumstances of sexual battery allegations

The former Fruitland High principal is facing charges of sexual battery and solicitation of prostitution in a trial expected to last through Friday.

Higher ed presidents form council to improve go-on rate

The effort stems from the State Board of Education’s call for higher education institutions to work together on the issue.

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.

K-12 task force narrows focus to five recommendations

All-day kindergarten and students’ social and emotional well-being moved to the top of the list following a lengthy debate.

More than 1,200 teachers will receive state master educator premiums

About 87 percent of applicants will receive one of the new state premiums, which could be worth $12,000 over three years.

Keough emerged late in Little’s State Board search

Shawn Keough put in for a spot on the State Board of Education in August, more than a month after Gov. Brad Little had said he was cutting off applications for two board vacancies.