Darren Svan

Reporter Darren Svan has a background in both journalism and education. Prior to working for military schools at overseas installations, he was news editor at several publications in Wyoming and Colorado. You can send news tips to [email protected].

Idaho robotics teams challenge world competition in Houston

“A lot of these kids are super highly intelligent. And this is a place where they can belong.”

Nampa, Kuna leaders seek answers following failed bond proposals

“We have a little bit of a saying here … be curious, not furious or angry. We want to know why.” said Kuna Superintendent Wendy Johnson.

Charter school lotteries: What once took weeks, is now measured in minutes

Enrollment software platforms digitized the process, so what once took weeks, is now measured in minutes.

Two charter commission leaders quit following controversial decision

They stepped down this week because they said they believe the commission is not acting responsibly to taxpayers and state lawmakers.

Life’s Kitchen serves second chances for at-risk youth

Since 2003, the Boise-based nonprofit has provided over 550,000 hours of job training to more than 755 young adults.

Bluum exceeds its five-year charter school growth plans

Approximately 41% of the new charter seats that were created are in rural communities.

Nampa asks to modernize facilities and build new high school

Nampa’s $210 million bond proposal on the March 14 ballot is about the growing cost of maintaining aging mechanical systems and dealing with facility obsolescence.

Young inventors compete for a spot at national competition

Curious inventors may create the next revolutionary medical device or help annoyed kids make parents put down their cell phones.

Charter commission continues to allows IDVA a unique financial disclosure exemption

It was decided that because the structure of the school’s financial statements do not align with the commission’s metrics, the exemption is warranted.