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 refresher.
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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 remove books that have been challenged through the district’s formal complaint process in the past school year, including the Bible and an illustrated adaptation of Anne Frank’s diary. The Keller Independent
Continue Reading 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 mid-September.
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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 helping train other educators to help students get the help they need.
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The Hospital Cooperative establishes new scholarship endowment for students in health care fields
Idaho State University has received an endowment from The Hospital Cooperative.
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35 paraprofessionals awarded full-tuition scholarships to become certified teachers
More than 35 paraprofessionals working in the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 are set to receive full-tuition scholarships awarded by the Idaho State University College of Education to earn a college degree and teacher certification through the Paraprofessional to Certified Teacher (PaCT) program.
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North Wind Group establishes second scholarship endowment at ISU
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students at Idaho State University are getting a helping hand from a leader in the construction, engineering, environmental, facility operations, and professional services industries.
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ISU now location host for Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center’s OSHA Classes
Idaho State University Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) signed an agreement with the Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center at the University of Washington to be the location host for the center’s OSHA classes.
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Teachers learn the SMART ways to teach reading
Idaho’s upcoming school students may be reading sooner than before.
Teachers in the Bonneville school district were in the classroom themselves reviewing new training to help children learn how to read.
Breaking down the GRE, GMAT, and other graduate entrance exams
Thinking of graduate school? You’ll probably need to take an entrance exam. Here are details about those exams as compiled by Santa Clara University.
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Income guidelines for 2022-2023 free and reduced price lunch applications released
Families interested in applying for free and reduced price meals can now view income guidelines and apply for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Content Standards review for social studies, arts and humanities starts Tuesday
Committees of subject-area experts from across Idaho will hold virtual meetings Tuesday, Aug. 9, beginning the process of reviewing and revisingthe Idaho Content Standards for social studies and arts and humanities.
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White House internship provides “opportunity of a lifetime” for ISU student
On the Fourth of July, Idaho State University senior Eric Morris had the opportunity of a lifetime— he was volunteering at the White House.
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Here’s how the cost of college has changed since the 1960s
Sound Dollar examined data from the National Center for Education Statistics to see how college costs have changed between 1963 and 2020.
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US colleges and universities with the biggest endowments
Canva US colleges and universities with the biggest endowments University of Texas (UT) Austin campus at sunset Canva #10. University of Michigan The “Law Quadrangle” at the University of Michigan Katherine Welles // Shutterstock #9. The Texas A&M University System An entrance to Texas A&M University in College Station Canva #8. University of Notre Dame
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10 colleges where women graduates earn more than men
EDsmart analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard to compile a list of schools where women out-earn men after graduation.
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50 best public colleges ranked from most to least expensive
Stacker scoured data from Niche and ranked the 50 best public universities in the country in order from most to least expensive.
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Idaho Falls ninth grader recognized for her tsunami preventing invention
Local 9th grade student invents a way to prevent tsunamis for this year’s Invention Convention and wins 2nd place.
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Clay tablets and human skin: 10 special collections at universities
Best Universities investigated the strange, creepy, and remarkable items kept by university libraries and museums across the country.
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ISU President named 1 of Idaho’s 50 Most Influential Business Leaders
Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee was named one of Idaho’s 50 Most Influential Business Leaders by the Idaho Business Review.
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D91 to ask voters for $250 million bond
The Idaho Falls School District will go to the voters this November to ask for millions of dollars.
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How teacher shortages are affecting K-12 schools across the country
HeyTutor outlined five ways pandemic-related teacher shortages are affecting K-12 schools across the U.S.
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Set bedtime back to prepare your child for kindergarten, study says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN A backpack, lunch box, crayons and at least 10 hours of sleep each night are all things children need to get off to a good start in kindergarten, according to a new study. Researchers monitored sleep duration of kindergarteners over four weeklong periods and had the children’s teachers evaluate their transition
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Applications required for free and reduced price meals for 2022-2023 school year
This summer, families who need assistance paying for school meals will be required to submit an application for free and reduced price school meals for the first time since 2020.
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Prehistoric lobster named after Idaho State University paleontologist
A prehistoric crustacean that roamed the seas almost 250 million years ago now bears the name of an Idaho State University paleontologist.
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Early reading test shows statewide gains from previous spring and fall
tatewide results from the spring Idaho Reading Indicator show more than two-thirds of all Idaho students in kindergarten through third grade were reading at grade level by the end of the school year.
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President Henry B. Eyring to speak at BYU-Idaho Spring Commencement
President Henry B. Eyring, a member of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will address 2,841 graduates at Brigham Young University-Idaho’s 2022 Spring Semester Commencement on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
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Idaho State University College of Business reaccredited by AACSB
After an extensive review process, the Idaho State University College of Business was reaccredited in both its business and accounting programs by the international Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s leading and most recognized accrediting body for business programs.
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10 challenges facing teachers during COVID-19
Study.com analyzed COVID-19-pandemic-related issues that teachers have been up against.
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CEI Board of Trustees fill Zone 1 Trustee vacancy
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Amy Gardels to fill the Zone 1 Trustee vacancy during their regular meeting held Tuesday.
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5 ways high school students can earn college credit
As the cost of higher education soars, more and more students want to get a jump on earning college credits. EDsmart looked at ways students could accomplish that goal.
Continue Reading How educational games have evolved over time
Best Universities compiled a list of how different kinds of digital games for teaching students have evolved over time, from The Oregon Trail to the latest version of the Scratch programming app.
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How college admissions have changed over the past 75 years
AdmissionSight reviewed historical milestones and education statistics to determine how college admissions have changed over the last 75 years.
Continue Reading ISU College of Business awards record number of private scholarships
More than 90% of College of Business students who applied for private scholarships have received one for the upcoming academic year, thanks to a major increase in new scholarship endowment gifts in recent years.
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D93 introduces “Words on Wheels”
It is a pickup truck and trailer that goes to four different locations delivering free books to rent.
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Free meals available to Idaho children with Summer Food Service Program
Idaho families in search of nutritious options this summer will be able to access free meals and snacks for children ages 1 to 18 in locations throughout the state with the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
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Top 10 most common occupations for workers with a business degree
Santa Clara University rounded up 10 of the most popular occupations for people with a bachelor’s business degree, including sales, finance, and management.
CEI Board interviews candidates to fill vacancy
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Monday and interviewed candidates to fill the vacancy left by Trustee Stephanie Mickelsen.
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Robert Fisher to retire after 33 years at ISU
After more than three decades on the Idaho State University campus, a fixture in the Mathematics and Statistics Department is calling it a career.
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How $274 billion in federal emergency aid funded educational programs across the country
Utilizing data from the U.S. Department of Education, HeyTutor analyzed how federal educational relief funds were distributed during the pandemic.
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D91 to pay off bond early, saving millions of dollars
The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees announced plans this week to pay its current bond off early, which will save D91’s patrons and taxpayers millions of dollars.
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State Board of Education approves slate of ideas for next legislative session
The Idaho State Board of Education Wednesday approved a list of 16 legislative ideas that could become formal bill proposals introduced during 2023 legislative session.
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PCSD 25 announces new Greenacres Elementary principal
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Dr. Joel Wilson as the Principal of Greenacres Elementary School.
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Eastern Idaho educators learning more about STEM education
Educators from throughout the state are convening at Idaho State University’s Eames Complex this week to learn STEM content and network at a workshop staged by the Idaho STEM Action Center.
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Kasiska Family Foundation gives $1 million to establish scholarship endowment
With a decades-long tradition of giving, the Kasiska Family Foundation has gifted nearly $20 million to Idaho State University.
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Madison Literacy Bus promotes reading for elementary school students during summer break
For the about the past five years, the Madison School District has found a creative way to ensure their elementary school students have a way to get books in their hands during the summer.
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First-generation college graduate establishes $25,000 endowment to support first-generation students
Growing up in a farming community in rural Idaho in the 1960s, Dr. Blaine Nisson never imagined he would now be a retired college president.
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How your state is teaching kids financial literacy
Citing data from the Council for Economic Education, GoHenry looked at six types of laws mandating personal finance education across the country and outlined where every state stands on each.
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CEI Board of Trustees increases fees for Fall 2022
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees has approved a general fee increase of $11 per credit hour effective for the Fall 2022 semester.
Continue Reading Why free college is so elusive — and how we can get closer to establishing it
By Leah Asmelash, CNN The idea of waiving college tuition falls in and out of vogue. Last year, President Joe Biden’s plan to make tuition free at community colleges was cut from the Build Back Better plan, once again placing the concept of a nationwide tuition-free college program just out of reach. Before that effort,
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Types of teachers who are more likely to work 40+ hours a week
Study.com compiled a list of the types of teachers who work more than 40 hours per week.
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Madison Junior High students finish project to be on next NASA launch
An experiment being developed at Madison Junior High School in Rexburg may have an impact on the future of common medicinal products that get taken into space. The team of 13 students are participating in NASA’s Tech Rise competition for more on the competition and other background on this story you can find a previous article on the topic here.
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D91 student signs into STRAP apprenticeship program
Kale Bolander, a sophomore from Idaho Falls High School, is the first Southeast Idaho student to sign into STRAP.
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Salmon-Challis awards scholarships to 5 students
The Salmon-Challis National Forest Jackie Caivano Memorial Scholarship committee has awarded five $1,500 scholarships to students in four local communities.
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American Auto College holds grand opening
The American Auto College located in Blackfoot kicked-off its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday.
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Jackson High students hope to bridge gaps and unite communities across borders
During the past 30 years, a large number of people from Tlaxcala, Mexico and other neighboring regions in Mexico have been moving to Jackson, Wyoming.
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TCSD #1 announces Young Author’s winners
The 2022 Teton County Young Author Contest officially ended Wednesday, June 1st with the announcement of grade level first place and honorable mentions.
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D93 seniors visit elementary schools
It is a big week for seniors in the Bonneville School District.
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What District 93 is doing to keep schools safe
The nation is still reeling from the shooting in Texas, as gun reform and school safety are called into question. Local district 93 safe school director Gorden Howard says a tragedy like this concerns parents and educators everywhere.
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ISU professor selected to facilitate statewide Idaho nonprofit leadership retreat
Nonprofit CEOs and executive directors from Idaho’s 6,000 registered charitable nonprofit organizations will have the chance to learn from Idaho State University College of Education professor Dr. Rob Lion and his wife, Angie Lion, about leadership, management and organization development at this year’s Idaho Nonprofit Leadership Retreat hosted by the Idaho Nonprofit Center June 1-3.
Continue Reading 2022 Wyoming summer food service program to begin
The Wyoming Summer Food Service program for kids offered through the Wyoming Department of Education kicks off soon.
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PCSD 25 announces new appointments
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced the appointment of Interim Director of Special Services Janelle Armstrong and the selection of Debbie Greco as the Assistant Principal of Hawthorne Middle School.
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PCSD 25 class of 2022 high school graduation schedule
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 invites the community to join them in congratulating the Class of 2022.
Continue Reading TCSD #1 summer food service program begins June 20
Teton County School District #1 has announced a sponsorship of the summer food service program for children.
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What declining college enrollment means for the future of higher education
Declining college enrollment trends affect higher education for years to come. See how these trends will influence academics and merit aid with EDSmart.
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Most affordable online colleges
Best Universities researched affordable online degree programs that are as rigorous and high-quality as traditional universities.
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Song of the summer the year you graduated from high school
Stacker compiled this list of songs of the summer from Billboard’s analysis of past years’ charts dating back to 1958. One hundred points were awarded to songs that charted at #1 for a week and one point to songs that charted at #100.
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The 25 schools that have produced the most Fulbright students over the past decade
AdmissionSight identified the 25 colleges and universities that have produced the most Fulbright students using data from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
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#1 pop song from the year you graduated high school
Stacker pulled data from Billboard’s year-end charts, which ranks the #1 singles, albums, and more of the calendar year, to compile a list of the #1 pop song for each year from 1946 to 2021.
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District 91 teachers preparing for all-day kindergarten
District 91 teachers and staff preparing to implement all-day kindergarten for Fall 2022.
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BYU-Idaho Spring 2022 enrollment figures released
Brigham Young University-Idaho has released its official Spring 2022 enrollment numbers for both campus and online.
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Community volunteers needed to help build set for musical production
Members of the community are invited to help with Idaho State University’s production of Urinetown: The Musical.
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Trustee Mickelsen tenders resignation from CEI Board of Trustees after election
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees announced the resignation of Trustee Stephanie Mickelsen at the regular meeting held Tuesday.
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States with the highest student loan delinquency rates
Sound Dollar ranked the states with the highest percentage of student loan delinquencies using 2021 data from FRBNY Consumer Credit Panel/Equifax.
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South Fremont Junior High sixth grade teacher prepares to go to a NASA summer experience
Rebecca Porter is in her first year of teaching at South Fremont Junior High in St. Anthony Idaho. The science teacher recently saw a post on Facebook which has lead her to apply for a special experience to visit the NASA campus in Houston, Texas.
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NWHSSI doubles scholarships for ISU nursing students
Idaho State University School of Nursing students will receive $28,000 in scholarships this year from the Northwest Health Science Scholarship Initiative – John William Jackson Fund.
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Take a “journey to the past” with Bonneville High School’s production of Anastasia
You can take a “journey to the past” this week with Bonneville High School’s production of Anastasia.
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District 91 fourth grade Rendezvous Event
District 91 4th graders celebrating and learning about Idaho history at Rendezvous Celebration
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New online education toolkit for Idaho parents
Idaho parents now have a dedicated space to explore resources and connect with their child’s school and the wider educational community with a new Parent Resource Toolkit.
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ISU first and only institution to hold 2 early college accreditations
Idaho State University is the first and only institution in the U.S. to become accredited with both the College Provided Faculty and Concurrent Enrollment Program endorsements by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) Accreditation Commission.
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3 Idaho schools win new $100,000 fitness centers
The National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) announced Monday three Idaho schools have been selected to receive a state-of-the-art $100,000 DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center.
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Ririe Schools hoping voters approve 2 school bonds
Voters in Ririe will have a chance to vote on two school bonds on May 17th.
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Highland holds Senior Celebration
On Friday, Highland High School in Pocatello is holding a Senior Celebration, a school-wide event and gathering that will give recognition to all of their high school graduates.
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Idaho Falls High School debate team needs help to get to nationals
Few students from Idaho Falls High School have ever qualified for the national speech and debate tournament until this year when seven lucky students made the cut.
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PCSD 25 announces Jefferson Elementary School principal
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Troy Johnson as the Jefferson Elementary School principal.
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Thunder Ridge student named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Wednesday announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.
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Soda Springs welcomes Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall
It’s a windy Wednesday in Soda Springs where after over 6 months of work and efforts from the Soda Springs Rotary Club and Veterans of Foreign War worked together with local businesses and others to bring the Traveling Vietnam war memorial to the small town.
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Bingham County Historical Society Museum reopens after pandemic
To help mark the occasion, they’re honoring Bingham County veterans with a special exhibit.
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Top country music artist the year you graduated high school
Stacker assembled a list of the top country music artist from the year you graduated high school. Each entry is based on the winner of the Academy of Country Music’s top prize, the Entertainer of the Year award.
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TSD 401 to no longer offer free breakfast and lunch to all students
For the past two years, Teton School District 401 schools have been able to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students. Next school year, the district will no longer be able to do that.
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Settlement to provide $4 Million in student debt relief
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced today a settlement with Navient, one of the nation’s largest student loan servicers, that will provide $3,972,316 in student loan debt relief to eligible Idaho borrowers.
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Colleges where acceptance rates have decreased the most since 2001
College applications are on the rise, while some universities’ acceptance rates are dropping. EDSmart identifies 10 colleges with the greatest acceptance rate changes between 2001 and 2020.
Continue Reading Jefferson School District 251 to offer full day kindergarten
At the April 13 board meeting, the Jefferson School District 251 Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the district’s Literacy Intervention Program.
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Ybarra’s Student Advisory Council holds spring meeting
Monday was a day of transition and emotion for Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra as she welcomed her 13 Student Advisory Council members for their final quarterly meeting.
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ISU graduates first students with MS in Computer Science, Ph.D. with Computer Science concentration
A pair of Idaho State University students will be going down in the history books as the first graduates to earn two advanced degrees from the Department of Computer Science.
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Wyoming charter school application now available
The Wyoming legislature amended the Charter School statutes to allow for an alternative path for approval of charter schools (W.S. 21-3-301 through W.S. 21-3-314).
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D93 seeks ideas for elementary student growth
Bonneville School District 93 reports it continues to grow at a rapid pace and wants to hear your ideas to address this growth.
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Charter school registration drawing to a close
Registration for charter schools for the 2022-2023 school year is drawing to a close.
Parents who choose an alternate option to public schools need to act fast.