Madison appoints new superintendent
At a recent school board meeting, the Madison Board of Trustees unanimously voted for Assistant Superintendent Randy Lords to be the district’s new…
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Be the Match donor registry event Wednesday
Idaho State University Honors College students will honor the wishes of their late fellow students by helping to increase the pool of potential blood…
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Madison Superintendent to retire after 20 years
After 37 years working in public education with the last 20 serving as Superintendent of Madison 321, Dr. Geoff Thomas has announced he will be…
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ISU debate students capture national championship
The Idaho State University Debate Team of Kaden Marchetti and Colter Barker captured the National Championship in Public Forum debate at the Pi Kappa…
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Wyoming lawmakers seek solutions to K-12 funding shortfalls
Wyoming lawmakers are working on competing proposals to address a projected $300 million shortfall in K-12 education funding over the next two years…
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Madison opens up their new Bobcat Fieldhouse
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison High School’s new Bobcat Fieldhouse is a game-changer. The Bobcats will be able to use their indoor facility…
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Grant increases ISU distance learning opportunities
Idaho State University will receive more than $320,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture to support the installations of distance…
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Black Canyon Middle School construction almost finished
Construction is ahead of schedule at Black Canyon Middle School in…
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D93 failed levy discussion
Hard decisions need to be made at Bonneville School District…
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D25 names Business Operations director
The Pocatello-Chubbuck School District has selected Jonathan Balls as Director of Business Operations. …
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Third-grader memorizes first 140 digits of pi
Click here for updates on this story ARLINGTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Third-grader Ike Palter has memorized the first 140 digits of pi. The…
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ISU health professions students helped deliver nearly 5,000 COVID-19 vaccines
Idaho State University student pharmacists, nurses, dental hygienists and physician assistants have helped nearly 5,000 people get COVID-19 vaccines…
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10-year-old skis all 20 Idaho ski areas in one season
New Plymouth, Idaho, 10-year-old Henry Black has completed his quest to slalom all 20 of the state’s alpine ski areas.…
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District 93 Board may ask voters to reconsider levies
The Bonneville School Board may consider re-running two levy elections in May. …
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Rural Idaho parents plan private prom despite pandemic
A rural Idaho high school isn’t hosting a prom this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but a group of parents planned to throw their own —…
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ISU announces return to in-person instruction in fall
Idaho State University has announced plans to return to full in-person instruction and campus activities in Fall 2021.…
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School election results for March 9
Several school districts across eastern Idaho are holding elections for Supplement Levies, Bond issues and recall elections. …
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Guns-in-schools bill advances to full House
A bill to let any school employee with an enhanced concealed carry permit have a gun on public school grounds without the permission approval from…
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CEI outlines plans for expansion
The College of Eastern Idaho has outlined plans to build a 94,000 square foot building on its Idaho Falls campus to house its cyber training…
Continue Reading This teen was offered over $1 million in scholarships when she applied to colleges
After applying to more than 20 colleges, one high school senior from Philadelphia has been offered a total of over $1 million in scholarship money.…
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“School of Rock” hits Snake River students
When you think of high school band class, traditionally one might think of concert music or jazz…
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Taylor’s Crossing to expand bus routes to Rigby, surrounding IF areas
Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, Taylor’s Crossing Charter School will be expanding bus route services to include the Rigby area and other…
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D93 to stay in Phase 2 during March
For the month of March, Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2, Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme announced Thursday.…
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D91 superintendent search down to 5 candidates
Idaho Falls School District 91’s Board of Trustees has narrowed the field of candidates in its search for a superintendent.…
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U of I reports significant increase in COVID-19 cases
The University of Idaho has reported an increase in COVID-19 positives after a recent long weekend and subsequent snow closure in Moscow.…
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Three Gem Prep ninth graders working toward bachelor’s degrees
Three local ninth grade students are getting a step ahead in their educational path.…
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Local author visit Blackfoot school to encourage reading
A local author took time to answer questions about her new children’s book series with students from Stalker Elementary in Blackfoot Tuesday.…
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Alturas Preparatory Academy to move into former Sears property
Alturas International Academy Charter School is excited to introduce its new location to provide…
Continue Reading SDE awards federal technology funds for child nutrition across Idaho
Thirteen school districts and child care organizations across Idaho will implement innovative technology for child nutrition programs thanks to more…
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Alturas Preparatory Academy to move into former Sears property
TOK Commercial has announced the closing of a transaction for the sale of the former Sears retail anchor space in the Grand Teton…
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Tractor Drive launches FFA day at Rigby High School
The Rigby FFA is celebrating National Future Farmers of America Week Thursday with an appreciation luncheon at Rigby High School.…
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A look at the progress of Pocatello High School addition
Good weather is keeping construction moving on the Pocatello High School…
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ISU celebrates Black History Month with week of virtual events
In honor of Black History Month, Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center is hosting a week of virtual…
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SCHOOL CLOSING 2/22/21
Firth School District 59 will be closed…
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Community Food Basket is true winner of Souper Bowl
Souper Bowl 2021 officially wrapped up Thursday, as students at Idaho Falls High School loaded food donations on a truck bound for the Community Food…
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Student nurses on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic share their motivation
Burnout and fatigue from the nursing community has dominated COVID-19…
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Effort to recall D25 Board members collecting donations, Gebhardt responds
Some of the Board’s recent choices has brought the threat of a…
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University of Wyoming trustees vote to eliminate 11 programs
The University of Wyoming will eliminate 11 academic programs as part of an initial effort to save money amid a state budget crunch, university…
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PCSD25 online kindergarten registration begins Monday
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year will begin online starting Monday, February 22.…
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2022 Idaho Teacher of the Year nominations accepted through April 5
The State Department of Education is accepting nominations for Idaho’s top teaching honor, Teacher of the…
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Groveland school students evacuated
Groveland Elementary School students were safely evacuated from the building at around 9:27 a.m. Thursday after an HVAC motor seized. …
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SDE welcomes public comment on initial draft of proposed new Content Standards
Initial drafts of new Idaho Content Standards for Math, Science and English language arts (ELA) are available for…
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D93 board votes to change mask policy
During Wednesday night’s Bonneville School District 93 Board Meeting, the board voted 3-1 to change the district’s mask policy effective on March…
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PCSD25 to resume 5-day in-person learning for all grades K-12 on March 1
During Tuesday evening’s special meeting, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees took action to resume a 5-day, in-person…
Continue Reading D93 students still need to wear masks
Parents of Bonneville School District 93 students are receiving notifications that their children still need to wear…
Continue Reading CDC director says guidance on reopening schools to be released in the coming week
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release guidance on school reopenings in the coming week, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky…
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Guns-in-schools bill introduced
Representative Chad Christensen of Ammon has introduced a guns-in-schools…
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Idaho schools chief makes $2.4 billion budget request
Idaho’s schools chief on Thursday asked lawmakers for a 3.8% budget increase to about $2.4 billion to educate the more than 300,000 students in…
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Salt Lake City School District students to return to classes
A school district in northern Utah has reopened to elementary students after increased pressure from state lawmakers and parents during the…
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Snake River School District early release for COVID-19 vaccinations
The Snake River School District is getting ready to vaccinate its employees who choose to get the…
Continue Reading College Board will no longer offer SAT’s optional essay and subject tests
The SAT’s optional essay and subject tests have been nixed by the College Board, the latest step away from standardized testing in the midst of…
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D93 employees get COVID-19 vaccine
In the Bonneville County School District, students only had a half-day today to allow employees to get vaccinated at Hillcrest High…
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D91 employees get COVID-19 vaccine
Educators at the Idaho Falls School District got their COVID-19 vaccine…
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Jefferson School District employees receive COVID-19 vaccine
Jefferson School District 251 employees received the COVID-19 vaccine…
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$23.9 million bond proposed for Blackfoot School District
The Blackfoot Technical Education Center (BTEC) committee is behind a multi-million dollar bond that would help make improvements to the school…
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D93 to have half-day on Jan. 15 and Feb. 5 so employees can receive COVID-19 vaccine
Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme has announced schedule changes for the district so employees can receive the…
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University of Utah president to step down after 3 years
University of Utah President Ruth Watkins has announced she is stepping down in April after accepting the position of president of Strada Impact, a…
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University presidents: No tuition hikes if Little budget approved
Idaho’s three university presidents announced Wednesday they will not seek tuition increases for the 2021-22 academic year, if Governor Brad…
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Teton High School logo makes “merch” appearance
The Teton High School Student Council unveiled its new “Timberwolves” logo by promoting sale prices on products sporting the new logo.…
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D25 Board votes to keep secondary students in hybrid schedule for now
On Tuesday evening, the Board will consider changing the hybrid schedule or leave it as…
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Superintendent Ybarra announces new SDE transportation director
Kyle Rahn, a law enforcement officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Boise, will join the State Department of Education Dec. 30 as…
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PCSD 25 to continue offering free breakfast, lunch through end of this school year
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Food Service was approved for a USDA waiver allowing all students enrolled in the district to receive free…
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Idaho school district replaces Indians mascot, keeps colors
A school board in Idaho has unanimously approved a new mascot to represent its school after it retired the Indians moniker earlier this…
Continue Reading D25 levy up for renewal March 9
The Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board will take a $9.2 million supplemental levy to voters March…
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BYU-Idaho commencement tonight
Brigham Young University-Idaho will broadcast an online commencement ceremony for Fall Semester 2020 graduates beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday,…
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Teton district to maintain in-person classes into 2021
Students will continue classes in-person, full time, through at least January 12 in the Teton (Idaho) School District #401.…
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SD25 picks Thunder for new Pocatello High School mascot
School District 25 Board of Trustees unanimously voted to replace the Pocatello Indians with the Pocatello…
Continue Reading State officials deliver $52.5 million to Idaho schools
State officials on Tuesday presented Idaho’s public schools with a ceremonial check for $52.5…
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Utah university votes to pursue dropping ‘Dixie’ from name
A university in Utah voted Monday to move forward with an effort to drop “Dixie” from its name – an example of the nation’s reexamination of the…
Continue Reading PCSD25 school board trustees facing possible recall
The countdown is on for three members of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of…
Continue Reading University of Wyoming close to reinstating spring break
A new proposal by the University of Wyoming’s administration would reinstate a spring break that was previously…
Continue Reading Teachers of the Year call for responsible COVID-19 policy
“Teachers of the Year” have penned an open letter to Idaho communities, school districts, and state leadership.…
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Survey shows people narrowly prefer Phantoms to Bison for new PHS mascot
The least favorite option is the Pocatello Thunder with a thunder mascot.…
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Falcon Food Pantry helping hungry CEI students in need
The College of Eastern Idaho now has a Falcon Food Pantry on campus to assist students who may be struggling with food insecurity.…
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ISU names interim Provost
Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee has announced the appointment of Dr. Karen Appleby as interim Provost of the university. …
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
Continue Reading BYU-Idaho slates virtual commencement
Brigham Young University-Idaho will broadcast an online commencement ceremony for Fall Semester 2020 graduates beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday,…
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TSD 401 students return to in-person learning
Until further notice, Teton School District 401 students will be back in school, in-person full time…
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ISU names interim College of Technology dean
Debra Ronneburg has been named interim dean of the Idaho State University College of Technology.…
Continue Reading Teton School District students head back to schools Monday
Teton School District #401 students will return to the classroom Monday, after the county’s COVID-19 ranking…
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ISU goes remote for remainder of semester
As planned, Idaho State University is returning to remote learning for the remainder of the fall…
Continue Reading Local school district in need of bus drivers
Covid-19 is complicating an already short bus driver supply, making it difficult for the district to fulfill the transportation needs of 8,400…
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ISU extends business degree to Associate Degree holders
Idaho State University’s College of Business has won approval to offer a fully online completion degree for people holding an Associate of Science or…
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D93 to allow 10 spectators at winter events and activities
Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme announced in order to comply with public health orders, the district will be…
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PCSD seeks feedback about Pocatello High School mascot selection
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees are seeking additional public feedback regarding the selection of a new mascot for…
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Local first responders train at ISU’s new Disaster Response Complex
Local first responders trained at Idaho State University’s new Disaster Response Complex on…
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High school youth stand to benefit from CEI early college programs
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Early College Programs offer students the opportunity to earn college credits and industry certifications while still…
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Shakespeare in Masks: ISU theatre performs for small, virtual audiences
The Idaho State University theatre department is finding ways to perform during the…
Continue Reading Idaho’s 2nd-largest school district goes online-only, again
The Boise School District board voted unanimously on Thursday to move students to online learning after the Thanksgiving break.…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Idaho Falls and Lewiston colleges announce agreement
Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston and College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls say a new agreement may help more students move from an associate…
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Blackfoot School District looks to address overcrowding
Blackfoot School District No. 55 officials will hold a virtual meeting Thursday night to present a new school…
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Job Corps enrolling now at CEI
Community colleges all over the state recently upgraded to include a Job Corps program on all…
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Local food drive collects 12,710 cans of food
Local students donated 12,710 cans of food during the month of October.…
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Utah teachers urged to call in sick, get coronavirus tests
A group of Utah teachers has organized an event to encourage educators across the state to call in sick and use the day off to get tested for the…
Continue Reading Teton District 401 moves to new schedule Wednesday
Tuesday was a “regular” school day in Teton Valley District 401, but schedules will change Wednesday. …
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Dual enrollment opportunities available to Idaho high school students
High school students throughout the state of Idaho can enroll in dual enrollment courses from Idaho State University to earn college credits at a…
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BYU-Idaho students may have better transportation coming soon
The Rexburg City Council discussed the potential implementation of a transit system.…
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CEI aims to help parents stay in college through child care grant
The U.S. Department of Education awarded College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) a $120,000 child care grant.…
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Utah voters pass big change to how education is funded
Utah voters have approved a major structural change to how schools are…
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