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Enrollment lottery opens for Gem Prep: Idaho Falls
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (177+ words) The lottery period is officially open for Gem Prep: Idaho Falls, the city's newest tuition-free K-12 public charter school, ahead of its scheduled opening for the 2026-2027 academic year. Interested parents of young students have until February 26, 2026, to enter the enrollment lottery....
ISU and Pocatello community march to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day
23+ hour, 10+ min ago (302+ words) POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) -Dozens gathered in Pocatello on Monday afternoon to march in honor of Martin Luther King Day.This is a longstanding tradition at Idaho State University that brings the campus and Pocatello community together in a march and…...
College of Eastern Idaho hits record breaking apprenticeship enrollment
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (226+ words) This year, the College of Eastern Idaho recorded an all-time high of 625 students enrolled in its apprenticeship programs. The school says this increased enrollment reflects a rapid regional growth and demand for skilled trades. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) " This year,…...
AI tutors, with a little human help, offer ‘reliable’ instruction, study finds
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (1042+ words) An AI-powered tutor, paired with a human helper and individual-level data on a student's proficiency, can outperform a human alone, with near-flawless results, a new study suggests. The results could open a new front in the evolving discussion over how…...
Hero’s send-off: Local P.E. teacher entering U.S. Navy receives unforgettable farewell
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (278+ words) As he prepares to enter Officer Candidate School (OCS), Steo visibly choked up as he reflected on the past four years he's spent mentoring kids in Idaho Falls. "Ultimately, every day that I came here for was for the kids,…...
Idaho Parents Rush to Apply for New Parental Choice Tax Credit Program
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (209+ words) Idaho Parents Rush to Apply for New Parental Choice Tax Credit Program'Local News 8 Eastern Idaho (KIFI) " At midnight on Thursday, January 15, Idaho's new Parental Choice Tax Credit program officially launched, and families responded with overwhelming enthusiasm. More than 3,300 applications were…...
Farnsworth Middle School wins ITD's 'Name a Snowplow' contest with "Catch My Drift"
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (217+ words) RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) " Farnsworth Middle School was the center of a special celebration this Wednesday as students gathered for a special introduction. The guest of honor? A multi-ton Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) snowplow now officially christened "Catch My Drift." The…...
Indian women and the global skilled workforce: A measurable shift in H-1B participation
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (1106+ words) India has long been recognized as the dominant source country for high-skilled global labor, particularly in technology and engineering. Historically, however, this outward flow of talent via work visas has been disproportionately male. While that trend is not quite unique…...
Applications now open for INL’s annual Community Development and STEM Education Grants
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (153+ words) The following is a news release from the Idaho National Labratory: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho " The Idaho National Laboratory has opened the application period for its annual grants supporting STEM education and community development initiatives. These grants are funded by Battelle…...
Debbie Critchfield announces 2026 re-election bid for State Superintendent
1+ week, 5+ day ago (180+ words) BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) " State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield officially announced Wednesday that she will seek a second term in 2026, running as a Republican to continue her leadership of Idaho's K-12 education system. "I'm honored to serve Idaho students, families,…...