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Howell named Pocatello’s superintendent
After nearly a year serving as the interim leader in the East Idaho district, trustee extend his contract to June 30, 2017.
The changing face of school board politics
The tenor of school board politics and the nature of school board elections are changing — and not just in the West Ada district.
West Ada: A tide of change, a turbulent future
After a year of tumult and turnover, where does Idaho’s largest school district go from here?
Educators honored for mentoring colleagues
Each of the 15 winners of the “Celebration of Teaching Mentors of the Year” awards received a $500 check and a blown-glass apple sculpture during a dinner banquet hosted by Boise State University.
District 34 House Seat A, Nate vs. Ricks
Rep. Ronald Nate, R-Rexburg, is being challenged by a co-worker — fellow Brigham Young University-Idaho employee Doug Ricks in the upcoming May 17 legislative primaries.
Science standards hearing draws large crowd in Boise
Several teachers turned out to support the proposed science standards, while opponents expressed concerns about evolution and the age and creation of the universe.
Idaho City students celebrate outdoor education center
After 17 long years, students in the Basin School District were able to celebrate the opening of the Idaho Center for Outdoor Education on Earth Day.
Legal fees rise as leaders revolve in Caldwell
In the face of superintendent shuffles and board recalls, the Caldwell School District has spent more than $80,000 on legal fees since July 1.
Education news briefs from around Idaho
Students win music awards; district rolls out new school bus; and college savings program makes upgrades.
Small turnout at standards meeting in Idaho Falls
One parent and a handful of East Idaho educators showed up to provide input and seek clarification on a variety of current Idaho academic standards.