Why does student mental health suffer during summer? Here's what the data says
Charlie Health highlights how summer affects students’ mental health and the importance of mental health care…
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Idaho teachers pay comparison
Teacher salaries in Idaho Falls average at $56,555 between…
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Home-schooled kids face unique college challenges − here are 3 ways they can be overcome
The Conversation looks at the growing trend of home-schooling and offers ways to better prepare those students for…
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D93 Summer Food Service Program begins June 3
Bonneville School District 93 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.…
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U.S. math scores have declined since COVID-19 and states strategize to improve proficiency
Study.com reports on the decline of math scores among U.S. students since COVID-19 and what educators are doing about…
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What graduation party traditions look like around the world
Peerspace investigated some of the more unique graduation party traditions across the globe, using sources like The Guardian and Culture…
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Tentative agreement reached between D91 and Idaho Falls Education Association
A tentative agreement has been reached between Idaho Falls School District 91 and the Idaho Falls Education…
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What difference does it make if you are involved in your student's school and its activities and events?
Study.com uses data from various educational sources to break down how parental participation varies across demographics, school sizes, and school…
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Is early childhood education ready for AI?
The Hechinger Report provides insights into artificial intelligence trends in early childhood…
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Substitute teachers keep schools running. Here are the best ways schools can attract more amid the shortage.
HeyTutor analyzed survey data from Red Rover to break down the factors substitute teachers prioritize when deciding whether or not to take an…
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NASA donates DC-8 jet to Idaho State University
ISU’s Aircraft Maintenance students will soon have a major learning tool land right in their backyard.…
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Higher ed experts foresee enrollment decline due to botched FAFSA rollout
BestColleges reveals that serious issues with rollout of the 2024-2025 FAFSA could lead to a serious drop in upcoming college enrollments.…
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Which U.S. cities are best for new college graduates?
SmartAsset determines the best overall places for new college graduates, ranking 370 metro areas based on metrics for the job market, costs and…
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This video game is teaching college students entrepreneurship
BestColleges reports on a free multiplayer business-building mobile and PC game in which competition leads to the best entrepreneurship…
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Schools were just supposed to block porn. Instead they sabotaged homework and censored suicide prevention sites
The Markup reports on how students are speaking out against internet censorship in their…
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Which common college majors have the highest earning potential?
Learner analyzed data from the Census Bureau via the University of Minnesota IPUMS to see what the most common college majors are for American…
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A bungled FAFSA rollout threatens students' college ambitions
Chalkbeat reports that with college decision deadlines looming, thousands of high school seniors are stuck in limbo due to issues with the rollout of…
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Your child got less college financial aid than you hoped. You’re not a bad parent if you don’t make up the difference
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — The good news is your child got into college and is preparing to enroll this fall. The bad news is that…
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U of I honors Idaho’s first bachelor’s of cybersecurity graduates Â
University of Idaho’s College of Engineering will recognize the state’s first undergraduate class of cybersecurity professionals as they head off…
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2 Idaho students named 2024 US Presidential Scholars
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars…
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Banned books make up the sophomore English curriculum at this high school
Chalkbeat reports on a New York City high school class that is reading banned books to open their…
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Business schools embrace sustainability
BestColleges reports on how business schools are stepping up to build better sustainability…
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Third graders learn about Idaho’s agriculture industry
More than 40 high school students in Rigby’s Future Farmers Association are helping third graders understand where their food comes from and how it…
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As Covid-19 emergency funding dries up, some rural schools may face a steep fiscal cliff in 2024
The Daily Yonder reports on how rural school districts are likely to face budget reductions in the…
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How much should college students take out in student loans?
Experian explains that borrowing for student loans is a personal decision based on a student’s situation, needs and opportunities.…
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Ground breaks for new Rigby High School Career Technical Education Center
After a grant allowed Jefferson School District 251 to build a Career Technical Education outside of Rigby High School, the process of getting the…
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One way to appreciate teachers: These schools provide their day care
When Christina Zimmerman returned to teaching last year after maternity leave, she grappled with postpartum depression that she says could have led…
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Construction on FUTURE TECH Building gets green light
Groundbreaking is expected in…
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Survey finds more high schoolers put higher value on job training than a college degree
The 74 reports on the four things to know about why students are flocking to immediate employment instead of a college…
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Board of Education approved U of I proposal for additional student housing
The Idaho State Board of Education on Thursday approved a University of Idaho proposal to begin the planning and design to modernize existing…
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Innovative apps help teachers communicate with families in their preferred language
Chalkbeat reports on apps that help non-English speaking families stay engaged with…
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The surprising effectiveness of having kids study their errors to succeed
The Hechinger Report analyzes research on how students may be learning better by focusing on what they did…
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Here's how state requirements for school principals compare as the US faces a shortage of qualified educational leaders
TeacherCertification.com reviews numerous educational leadership reports to focus on the need for effective principals at schools throughout the…
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These are the hardest AP classes to pass
Which AP tests stump students the most? Numerade used data from the College Board to identify the 10 AP courses with the lowest pass rate in…
Continue Reading May 1 is usually college decision day, but FAFSA problems are causing delays
May 1, known as college decision day across the country, is usually a celebratory time for high school…
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What careers do a master's degree in psychology qualify you for?
Psychology.org outlines the career possibilities for students who earn a master’s degree in…
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National test scores reveal US students losing proficiency in history and civics
Study.com used data from The Nation’s Report Card to explore declining test scores for history and civics subjects in the…
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6 ways to find more money for college when federal student loans aren't enough
Experian offers options to help cover college expenses, from a budget review to cost-cutting, to a part-time job and grants and scholarships, if…
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Best private colleges in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the best private colleges in Idaho using rankings from…
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PCSD25 gears up for 2024 Summer Food Service Program
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is gearing up for the 2024 Summer Food Service…
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As Idaho institutions raise tuition costs, will CEI do the same?
“It’s certainly something that CEI will examine, but we will never be anywhere as close to the tuition as a…
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The number of women leading US business schools is on the rise
BestColleges reports on the growing number of women leading business…
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Middle school holds large-scale lockdown drill
“We always want our kids to feel safe and secure and that they understand what to do in these…
Continue Reading School lunches will have less added sugar, sodium under new rule
New US school meal standards announced Wednesday will limit the amount of added sugars for the first time and slightly reduce sodium content among…
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Governor Little highlights his Legislative success at Highland High School
Governor Little spoke to Highland High School students and staff about this year’s…
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Districts where student-teacher ratios are still behind pre-pandemic levels
TeacherCertification.com used data from the National Center for Education Statistics to show how student-teacher ratios have…
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Seeks New Trustee After Resignation
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced board member Angie Oliver is resigning from her position.…
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When teachers quit for other jobs, how is life outside of the classroom?
How do teachers really feel about leaving their education careers? HeyTutor analyzed National Center for Education Statistics data to find…
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American Falls teacher among 5 Idaho finalists for presidential award
An American Falls teacher is among five dedicated elementary school math and science teachers have been named as state finalists for the national…
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Bond to rebuild Highland High School no longer needed
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is now asking voters to vote no on an upcoming bond…
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Public responds to Idaho Falls School District 91 budget cuts
Budget cuts were a contentious topic at Idaho Falls School District 91’s school board meeting on Wednesday.…
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Blackfoot School District decides name for new school
Blackfoot School District #55 has a name for its new…
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District 91 budget cuts could include employees
Local News 8 is getting answers and following District 91 efforts to cut 4 million dollars from next year’s budget.…
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Fresh fruit and vegetable grant program available to Idaho elementary dchools
The program gives students the opportunity to try fruits and vegetables they wouldn’t otherwise be able to…
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25 hardest colleges to get into in America
Stacker used the most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics to rank the 25 hardest colleges to get into across the…
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District 91 says recent public meetings were helpful in budget cut process
The budget issues with Idaho Falls School District 91 are ongoing, as they continue to search for ways that would help them cut $4 million in their…
Continue Reading US scientists are leaving academia. That’s bad news for drug companies
By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — Scientists in the United States, especially those in the biomedical fields, are increasingly leaving…
Continue Reading Highland High School Rebuild and Design Committee selected
The core committee made the selections from a pool of 35 parent applicants and 13 community…
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Highland High School bond resolution moves forward
On Friday, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting to consider updated progress on the pending status of…
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States with the highest rates of teacher attrition
Where are teachers leaving classrooms at the highest rates? HeyTutor analyzed data from NCES and the RAND Corporation to find…
Continue Reading Dora Erickson students join the great Peep debate
Love them or hate them, Peeps are a staple for Easter baskets every…
Continue Reading Some New England universities and colleges break $90,000 barrier for total cost in upcoming school year
Several New England universities and colleges have reached a pinnacle of at least $90,000 for undergraduate tuition and costs starting this…
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Local fourth grader deemed best in the west for handwriting competition
A mother’s inspirations led one-fourth graders to the top. The Zaner-Bloser Company recently announced the winners of their handwriting competition…
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CEI announces President Rick Aman’s retirement
“While I am excited to explore new opportunities, my affections remain with CEI and the incredible people who have made this journey so…
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What is chronic absenteeism, and how does it impact student learning?
Study.com used Return to Learn Tracker data to explore the negative effects of chronic absenteeism, especially related to economic…
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As fewer students seek teaching degrees, universities close undergraduate programs
TeacherCertification.com used data from the National Center for Education Statistics to examine why fewer students want undergrad education…
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The SAT is going digital. Here's what to know.
Chalkbeat looks at the new digital SAT exam: shorter reading sections, fewer questions and sections that adapt to each student’s…
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States with the most tutors
HeyTutor used data from the Census Bureau and the University of Minnesota’s IPUMS database to find out which states had the highest rate of…
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The top reasons teachers give for leaving their jobs
HeyTutor analyzed teacher attrition data from the National Center for Education Statistics to shed light on how teachers feel about leaving their…
Continue Reading U of I marks record spring enrollment
Spring enrollment at University of Idaho is up for the sixth straight…
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71% of teachers with student loan debt are considering quitting due to financial stress, according to survey
AÂ Study.com survey shows that 71% of teachers are contemplating a career change due to the financial strain brought on by the resumption of student…
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Where graduation rates for students with disabilities are improving
Marker Learning used NCES data to illustrate graduation rate gains made by students with disabilities around the…
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Counties with the highest rates of strokes in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest rate of strokes in Idaho using data from Centers for Disease Control and…
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D91 receives large musical instrument donation
This donation will benefit several students who want to play guitar, but might not be able to provide one to be taught…
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Three teaching tips from a top pre-K educator
The Hechinger Report spoke with Berol Dewdney, Maryland’s 2023 teacher of the year, about how she spends time building routines and…
Continue Reading Bond resolution to rebuild Highland High School approved
Rebuilding Highland High School is now one-step closer.…
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PCSD 25 forming Highland rebuild committee, seeking parent, community input
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is looking for parents and others to be on the Highland High School Rebuild and Design…
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7 strategies to help gifted autistic students succeed in college
The Conversation partnered with a trio of autism researchers to bring you this guide to strategies that can help autistic students succeed in…
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Thousands of schools at risk of closing due to enrollment loss: An exclusive report
An exclusive report from The 74 finds that school districts from Philadelphia to Los Angeles have large numbers of schools that lost at least 20% of…
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Concealed guns could be coming soon to Wyoming schools, meetings
A bill that would allow concealed carry of firearms in schools and government meetings heads to Wyoming’s governor after clearing the state…
Continue Reading The SAT exam is now fully digital
The SAT college admissions exam is now entirely…
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Who's counting? A glimpse into the world of math teachers
Study.com examines the demographics of math teachers today and what may be driving the national teacher…
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TCSD #1 kindergarten registration opens
To enroll in kindergarten in Teton County School District, students must be five years old by August…
Continue Reading 75% of Idaho educators choose ISU’s Albion Center for Professional Development
The new year brought a major milestone for Idaho State University and its mission to serve the state’s teacher workforce.…
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How many high school and college students are using AI tools?
Using survey data from the ACT and other sources, Numerade looked into the number of students using AI to help them with their…
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State Board of Education approves middle grade math recommendations
The Idaho State Board of Education on Wednesday approved recommendations for improving instruction and student performance in fifth through ninth…
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Idaho Falls School District 91 approves amended $95 million budget
The Idaho Falls School District 91 school board has approved the amended budget for the current school year.…
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The best computer science universities in Europe
Revelo collected rankings from U.S. News and World Report to identify the top universities for computer science in…
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The best computer science universities in Asia
Revelo collected rankings from U.S. News and World Report to identify the top universities for computer science in…
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FAFSA processing delay gives students opportunity to apply for scholarships
“Take this time to be laser focused on applying for…
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The best computer science universities in Africa
Revelo collected rankings from U.S. News and World Report to identify the top universities for computer science in…
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The best computer science universities in Latin America
Revelo collected rankings from U.S. News and World Report to identify the top universities for computer science in Latin…
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The best computer science universities in Australia-New Zealand
Revelo collected rankings from U.S. News and World Report to identify the top universities for computer science in Australia-New…
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Travel nurses: What they do and how to become one
Study.com researched ways people can prepare for a career in travel nursing, including skills beyond that of a typical…
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Local elementary school finds ways to encourage students to read more
South Fork Elementary School in Rexburg is having some unique ways to encourage their students to…
Continue Reading Dartmouth, Northwestern, Rice and Vanderbilt settle financial aid lawsuit
Four more private universities have agreed to settle a lawsuit which alleged they violated antitrust laws in determining financial aid amounts for…
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Hillcrest highschooler receives Congressional App Challenge Award
Hillcrest High School junior Victoria Djidjev was awarded Friday with a certificate and congressional coin for her innovative app called…
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U.S. colleges that have employed the most Nobel Prize-winning professors
Study.com identified the 10 universities that have employed the most Nobel Prize winners across the United States since the inaugural award in…
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Middle and high school students get hands-on STEM learning at ISU
“To have folks actually apply science, do it instead of just reading about it—that makes all the difference in…
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“I am a Milken educator!” Compass Academy Vice Principal receives $25,000 check and national recognition
Compass Academy Vice Principal, Kelly Sheridan is awarded the Milken Educator Award on Feb. 21, 2024.…
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