East Idaho
Idaho Falls debates benefits, costs of new community college
K-12 students would have more opportunities to gain college credits, but local taxpayers could face multiple bond measures.
Educators opt for unproven dual-language programs to close achievement gaps
Hispanic students continue to trail the rest of Idaho’s students by double-digit margins in many academic indicators. Language is the biggest barrier.
East Idaho educator selected Teacher of the Year
Developing relationships with students and their parents helped Pocatello-Chubbuck kindergarten teacher Mary Spiker earn the state’s highest teaching award.
East Idaho teacher ‘jumped off a cliff’ to start her own school
After 30 years in traditional schools, Michelle Ball launched a charter that focuses learning on ability instead of age.
Former Blackfoot administrator sentenced to probation, community service
The judge also ordered the former East Idaho principal to pay the money back in full.
West Jefferson torn over four-day school week
Parents in the district say they want the flexibility that comes with a four-day week.
East Idaho students rock the ‘mock’ vote on election day
Though most can’t vote in the general election, Skyline High students turn to their schools mock elections to let their voiced be heard.
Pocatello superintendent earns the state’s biggest raise
Doug Howell topped this year’s list of superintendent raises, though he’s still No. 12 compared to his counterparts.
And the winner is … Thunder Ridge Titans!
Bonneville School District trustees went through a lengthy process — and a do-over — to settle on a name for its new high school.
ESSA draft: Schools to pick their own accountability measure
The state’s plan for complying with a new federal law says schools will be measured by either student growth or proficiency — whichever’s higher.