East Idaho
Bonneville superintendent wants the state to help pay for infrastructure
The request follows the recent rejection of a $42.7 million bond issue.
Common Core ‘conundrum’: Lawmakers acknowledge difficulties with K-12 standards
Idaho’s version of Common Core helps define the skillsets possessed by high school graduates. But it also has its issues, House Speaker Scott Bedke told patrons during a Republican caucus meeting in Rexburg Monday.
Is Bingham Academy following commission-recommended improvement opportunites?
The embattled charter school is not posting contracts and timely agendas and expense reports on its website. And it continues to reimburse a retired leader.
Bonneville postpones hiring a deputy superintendent for financial and political reasons
The decision is to replace a six-figure payout to the former superintendent and appease the community.
Annual survey shows drop in student engagement
The news surfaced during a State Board of Education meeting on Wednesday.
East Idaho educators voice support for Core Standards
East Idaho educators had a clear message for the State Board of Education Tuesday night: Leave Idaho’s version of Common Core alone.
White Pine acknowledges possible open meeting violation
“It’s unfortunate that it happened, and it wasn’t intentional,” said the school’s board chair.
Blackfoot charter school to apply for city permit
The decision represents the latest in a lingering facilities feud between the public charter school and a local planning and zoning commission.
Remote mountain town rallies around new charter school
The school’s expected opening will follow thousands of dollars in donations, dozens of hours from volunteers and a local push to improve access to public education for kids in the highly rural community.
North Gem names interim superintendent
Jonathan Braack, who last year took a break from education, has a one-year contract.