East Idaho
Marsh Valley trustees secretly approve contract extension, pay raise for superintendent
The board chair justified the process, saying, “This is the same process the board has followed for at least 16 years.”
White Pine board chair resigns after tense public exchange
The exchange and resignation marked the latest in the charter school’s ongoing effort to reorganize its governing board after fallout from a botched school board election.
‘School within a school’ lets kids control their learning
Nearly a fourth of Rocky Mountain Middle School students set their own schedules and take tests when they’re ready.
Educators beef up suicide-prevention efforts
Idaho consistently records some of the nation’s highest suicide rates.
City cites multiple safety concerns at Blackfoot charter school
Bingham Academy’s occupancy in a strip mall jeopardizes student safety and places a range of burdens on surrounding businesses, says the city’s planner.
Students show off STEM skills for lawmakers
Some 50 Idaho lawmakers toured White Pine STEM Academy Monday.
Bonneville patrons blast district’s handling of tax dollars
Results from a survey have the district reconsidering its time frame for floating bond issues.
High schoolers charged after altercation with vice principal
The vice principal took a scooter from a student. Then a brawl broke out.
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.
CEI emphasizes options in connecting kids to college
Idaho’s newest community college hopes to spread the word about new and continuing dual credit offerings.