East Idaho
Elementary teacher ditches classroom desks
An East Idaho educator is trying a more diverse seating repertoire to combat overcrowding and help hyperactive kids contain their “wiggles.”
Idaho schools combat food waste
A study in one of Idaho’s largest districts revealed that 30 percent of the food it serves ends up in the trash.
Idaho Falls names contractor for new high school
Idaho Falls-based Bateman-Hall will build the new school, currently projected at $60 million.
Prolonged school closures could affect student learning
Teachers are rewriting lesson plans and say they will need to keep close taps on students who harbor the highest risk of falling behind.
Idaho Falls elementary employs ‘expeditionary’ approach
In the wake of losing 24 students and one of its most popular teachers, Sunnyside Elementary School in Idaho Falls is moving forward with a framework hinged on student expeditions.
Idaho Falls opts to build a new high school
The district originally planned on upgrading both Idaho Falls and Skyline high schools. However, further cost analysis and research prompted the board to opt for a rebuild, while sticking with plans to upgrade Skyline.
Some Idaho districts communicate with Facebook
But most avoid the social media platform, because of staffing reasons, and promote individual schools to use it.
State honors East Idaho Title I school
For the second time this year, the state is recognizing students in the district for improved ISAT scores.
West Jefferson to keep five-day school schedule
After a months-long, community-wide debate, an East Idaho District drops the idea of moving to a four-day schedule.
Bond refinance saves Fremont County taxpayers $600,000
District officials say the measure equites to annual savings of $4.80 per $100,000 of taxable property.