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New Online School Program Coming to District 91
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (238+ words) Local News 8 IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) " Idaho Falls School District 91 will be expanding its online school offerings this fall to help meet growing demand for more flexible education options. Students and parents looking to customize their education experience will have…...
Teacher gets the surprise of a lifetime after changing students" lives through music
1+ week, 2+ day ago (389+ words) WEST JORDAN, Utah (KSTU) -- At Oakcrest Elementary in West Jordan, the sound inside the gym said it all. A roar of cheers and dozens of students on their feet, all excitement for one person: Music teacher Scott Knight. It's not…...
Families 'told to pound sand' as bill to pay parents of disabled children stalls at the Statehouse
2+ week, 4+ day ago (410+ words) Originally Posted5: 52 PM, Mar 20, 2026 BOISE, Idaho (KIVI) " A bill that aims to restore a program allowing parents of disabled children to be paid for their work as caregivers is at a standstill inside the Statehouse. Despite weeks of discussion and advocacy…...
The new mom in your life isn't just an incubator. It's time to stop treating her that way
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1781+ words) (CNN) " When Katherine was pregnant this past summer, several people started to touch her growing belly without asking permission. At medical appointments and in the labor, delivery and recovery rooms, health professionals called her "mama" rather than by her name....
Help feed hungry elementary students in United Way's "Power of $10" one-day food campaign
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (270+ words) Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) - A small donation could make a big difference for hundreds of students in Eastern Idaho. United Way of Eastern Idaho is inviting the community to take part in its "Power of $10" campaign on Thursday, March 5th " a…...
Idaho House committee deadlocks on bill punishing student protests
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (368+ words) BOISE, Idaho " The House Education Committee deadlocked Wednesday on a bill punishing student walkouts, effectively killing it for this legislative session." House Bill 794"would have required that public schools count protest walkouts as unexcused absences. A motion to advance the…...
New bill requires unexcused absence for student protests
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (262+ words) By Ryan Suppe and Kevin Richert BOISE, Idaho " Public schools would not be allowed to grant excused absences for students attending political protests, under a new bill introduced Friday." Rep. Steve Tanner's bill targets recent student walkouts over federal immigration…...
Skyline and Idaho Falls students join statewide walkout over ICE actions
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (187+ words) Students from Skyline and Idaho Falls High Schools walked out of class Thursday afternoon, joining a statewide wave of youth-led protests against recent U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions. Organized through the Instagram account @skylineandifwalkout2026, the demonstration follows similar student-led actions…...
Cops and Kids Help Community Members in Need During Holiday Season
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (229+ words) POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) " Local police held their annual Cops and Kids holiday shopping event at the Chubbuck Walmart, serving 65 families in need. This is one of the most beloved events in the community, as it establishes a strong relationship between…...
How to break the cycle of chronic sleep deprivation in teens
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (725+ words) Does your teen always seem exhausted, irritable, or struggling to stay awake in class? You're not alone. We're facing what experts have called a sleep deprivation epidemic among American teens. The numbers are worrisome. According to Centers for Disease Control…...