Out of School Network Conference aims to help extracurricular activities outside of the classroom
The Idaho Out of School Network gathered Friday with hundreds of educators from around the…
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The top 5 things teachers say would alleviate burnout
Teachercertification.com delved into the top five things teachers say could help alleviate…
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How AP scores in 2021 compared to pre-pandemic scores
The coronavirus pandemic brought upheaval to the country’s schools — and its standardized tests. EDsmart investigated how Advanced Placement test…
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10 gorgeous college libraries
Best Universities compiled a list of 10 gorgeous college libraries from across the country that may make students want to study.…
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Post Falls educator honored as 2023 Teacher of the Year
Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra visited Treaty Rock Elementary Thursday morning to surprise third-grade teacher Karen Lauritzen…
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Idaho universities disallow abortion, contraception referral
Idaho universities are warning staffers not to refer students to abortion providers or emergency…
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Idaho Lottery delivers 556 books, reading furniture to Rexburg third grade classroom
The Idaho Lottery made a special, “Back-to-School” Classroom Wishlist visit to Hibbard Elementary School in Rexburg Tuesday afternoon, delivering…
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New Career Technical Education Center opens in Idaho Falls
The ribbon is cut and the new Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) is open for operation. This new center hopes to help students get ahead upon…
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Idaho students invited to apply for prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Idaho seniors with outstanding academic achievement set to graduate between January and August of 2023 are encouraged to apply for the 2022 – 2023…
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PCSD 25 announces Food Service Coordinator
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Heather Canfield as the Food Service…
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Wyoming’s 2023 teacher of the year named
A physical science, physics and advanced chemistry teacher at Newcastle High School was named Wyoming’s 2023 Teacher of the Year in a surprise…
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8 important skills to be an elementary school teacher
Study.com compiled the required skills and abilities needed to become an elementary school teacher according to the O*NET Resource Center, as…
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Empowering Parents vendor application window now open
Companies and individuals interested in offering goods or services on the Empowering Parents online marketplace can now submit…
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Comprehensive sex education matters. Here’s what the data shows
Stacker cited data from SIECUS, the Guttmacher Institute, the U.S. Census Bureau, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to visualize how…
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CEI opens new doors for Idaho’s workforce
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold a ribbon-cutting Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. for the new Eastern Idaho Workforce Training Center…
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Why we’re still fascinated by college rankings
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Almost 40 years ago, U.S. News & World Report asked more than 1,300 college presidents to rate their peer institutions and…
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U of I ranked #1 value in west for third year
For the third year in a row, U.S. News & World Report named University of Idaho the top public higher education institution in the West on its list…
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WDE releases 2021-22 school performance ratings
The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has released its school accountability results for the 2021-22 school year after a two-year hiatus from…
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From New College to King’s College: Do you recognize the original names of the Ivy League universities?
Since opening between 1636 and 1865, several of the eight prestigious Ivy League schools have been renamed. College Ave examined historical documents…
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WDE releases 2022 assessment results
Results for the fourth administration of the Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (WY-TOPP) are now…
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Idaho students invited to apply for the Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars program
The State Department of Education, in partnership with NASA Aerospace Scholars, is offering Idaho 11th graders the chance to explore a future in…
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BYU-Idaho welcomes students back to Rexburg for start of fall term
The streets of Rexburg are once again filled with students as BYU-Idaho begins their fall term. Many are returning to campus Monday and some are just…
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D93 Board approves 1 year reduction in property taxes
On Wednesday, the Bonneville School District 93 School Board held a special meeting where they voted to reduce the total taxes they will collect this…
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Ybarra submits fiscal 2024 budget request for Idaho public schools
Restoring remaining pandemic-triggered holdbacks and continuing to improve salaries for teachers and support staff are top priorities in…
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Heat wave has area school monitoring inside temperatures
The recent heat wave is making it harder for kids in schools to concentrate. In District 93 most of the schools do not have an air conditioning unit…
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Backpacking parents who homeschool their kids
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Backpacking tends to be associated with young people with few responsibilities. But more and more parents have been…
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Texas Department of Public Safety suspends 2 officers with pay during internal review of Uvalde response
By Andy Rose, CNN Two officers with the Texas Department of Public Safety who were at the scene of the Uvalde school massacre have been suspended…
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Idaho governor signs massive tax cut, education bill
Idaho Gov. Brad Little late Thursday signed a massive tax cut and education spending bill made possible by the state’s projected $2 billion budget…
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The 4 types of learners—and how to know which you are
Not everyone learns the same. The VARK model identifies four types of learners: visual, auditory, read and write, and kinesthetic. Citing the VARK…
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PCSD 25 levy reductions approved
In a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved a series of reductions to the district’s…
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School levy helps Madison School District and Madison Cares Program
Madison County voters elected to pass the renewal of the Madison school District levy of nearly $2 million Tuesday.…
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Madison County voters renew school levy
Madison County voters are renewing a school…
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How Ivy League endowments have grown over the past two decades
Using data from the U.S. Department of Education, EDsmart examined how much the Ivy League endowments have grown over 20…
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Jefferson School District starts school prepared with new safety program
Jefferson School District started school Tuesday and Teachers, staff and students are ecstatic about being back in school. Jefferson School Districts…
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ISU College of Education awards 621 students $500K in scholarships
In the Fall 2022 semester, the Idaho State University College of Education awarded every undergraduate and graduate student a scholarship to defray…
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United Way awarded $20K for American Falls preschool scholarships
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho has received $20,000 from Idaho Future Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation for preschool scholarships for…
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Highest and lowest paying education jobs in Boise
Stacker compiled the highest paying education jobs in Boise, ID using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Madison voters to vote on school levy renewal Tuesday
As the month of June came to an end, the current school levy in the Madison School district for nearly 2 million dollars came to an end. A levy that…
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New middle school coming to Chubbuck
A groundbreaking ceremony at the new Alpine Academy Charter School will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday at 1195 Alpine Avenue in Chubbuck.…
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Police remain at Compass Academy after precautionary lockout
The order for the lockout was made in consultation with the Idaho Falls Police Department after a few students at school received a threat from…
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Imagine Idaho partners with state education boards and associations to improve online education
Imagine Idaho partners with school boards and associations to improve online education by enhancing broadband…
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“Let’s Feed a Hungry Child” program benefits Wilcox Elementary School
As local learners head back-to-school, members of the community recently pooled their resources to help ensure that no child goes hungry, with a…
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ISU’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program earns $1.3 million grant
Idaho State University’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program has been awarded a five-year $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to…
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How student loan debt has increased over time
To illustrate how student loan debt has grown compared to other forms of debt, Experian analyzed data collected from student loan holders nationwide…
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PCSD 25 reinstates driver education program with fall sessions
After a brief hiatus, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is once again offering Driver Education, and registration is currently open for the…
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Gov. Gordon’s education initiative prepares recommendations for review
Governor Mark Gordon’s education initiative has completed its statewide listening sessions and is currently preparing a series of policy…
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States with the most and least student debt
Americans owed an astounding $1.58 trillion in student loan debt at the end of 2021. Stacker looks at the situation…
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Idaho Falls High School holds groundbreaking for new athletic complex
Idaho Falls High School is making their first step into expanding their athletic…
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Idaho State alumna establishes new scholarship endowment
Idaho State University alumna Trisa Shelton Clemons has established a new scholarship endowment in the College of…
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Madison School District taking steps to prevent bullying in schools
It may only be the second day of school for students in the Madison School District, but that isn’t stopping members of law enforcement, school…
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State Board of Education approves legislative proposals including enrollment-based funding
The Idaho State Board of Education approved draft legislation for more than a dozen proposals including permanently shifting to enrollment, rather…
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School is in session. Should you worry about your kid catching monkeypox?
By Katia Hetter, CNN Monkeypox cases are increasing across America and around the world, with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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More D91 schools earn HRS Level 1 certifications
Idaho Falls School District 91 announced a total of seven schools have now earned Level 1 certification in Marzano’s High Reliability Schools…
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IBE releases report on Idaho health care worker shortage
Idaho Business for Education (IBE) released a report on the worker shortage that is negatively impacting health care systems across the state.…
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How to qualify for Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan
By Chandelis Duster, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his plan to address student loan debt, which includes debt forgiveness for…
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Biden announces student loan relief for borrowers making less than $125,000
resident Joe Biden on Wednesday announced new steps to address student loan debt, which includes forgiving $10,000 for borrowers who make less…
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State Board of Education members support Governor’s education proposals
The Idaho State Board of Education opened its regular Board meeting Wednesday by expressing full support for Governor Brad Little’s education…
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Madison Jr. High welcomes students back to school, hopes to help ease transition into new year
The first bell of the school year has rung reminding students at Madison Jr. High in Rexburg summer break has ended and the school year has begun.…
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PCSD 25 welcomes learners back to school
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 will welcome back students for their first day of school on…
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Local law enforcement reminds us the benefits of bright clothing during the school year
The school year is coming fast as many of our local school districts start the school year Tuesday, and the focus of area first responders is turning…
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Edgemont Elementary to have early dismissal Tuesday
Edgemont Elementary School students will be dismissed early Tuesday because of an HVAC issue affecting the air conditioning…
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PCSD 25 announces changes to transportation staff
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced the selection of Kelly Dial as the Coordinator of Student Transportation, Jeff Corrington as a…
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Fresh fruit and vegetables coming to Idaho schools through grant program
Idaho students at 118 elementary schools across the state will get the chance to explore fresh fruit and vegetable options free of charge this school…
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Learning loss is on the rise—here’s what schools are doing to help
HeyTutor outlined nine ways schools are tackling learning loss, drawing on news reports as well as studies of how COVID-19 impacted students’…
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School buses hitting the roads again – Here’s some rules of the road you need to know
Do you know the rules of the road when coming up on a school bus? Here is a…
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A Texas school district is removing and reviewing dozens of challenged books, including the Bible and an Anne Frank adaptation
By Andy Rose and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Officials in a school district near Fort Worth, Texas, have directed school staff and librarians to temporarily…
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Empowering parents grant applications available to Idaho families in mid-September
The Idaho State Board of Education announced Tuesday it intends to make Empowering Parents grant applications available to Idaho families in…
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Bingham County Sheriff urges drivers to pay extra attention as school starts
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind drivers school will be starting soon for all of county school districts.…
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School zones will be busy again starting Tuesday, here’s how you can keep them safe
As school starts up again there’s some things to keep in mind when driving and walking in school zones.…
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ISU faculty offers multi-sensory training for educators in Idaho to address dyslexia
When her son was diagnosed with dyslexia, Associate Professor Heather Ramsdell uncovered a huge unmet need for services in Idaho, and now she is…
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