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].

New ordinance would challenge subdivisions that cause school overcrowding

Middleton studied the issue for more than two years because if the unprecedented code catches on, the move would cost developers money.

Orphaned teenager finds a home in Idaho through nursing programs

Left in the foster care system, Idaho State University student upends her life to find a home in Idaho.

Homeschool families raise concern over Senate legislation

Adding a state payment for homeschool co-op expenses would introduce unwanted tracking of homeschool families.

Blackfoot charter faces annual academic oversight

Idaho Education News found three more charters with concerning academic performance.

Financially troubled charter permanently closing

The Village Leadership Academy opened 12 years ago and enrolled a high of 487 students five years ago.

An increasing number of co-ops provide services to homeschool families

The U.S. Census Bureau says 10% of Idaho families homeschool their children.

Charter law promises innovation and school choice

“I would contend that charter schools are perhaps more popular, more successful in Idaho than any other place in our great nation,” said Gov. Brad Little.

What are taxpayers getting for their CTE investments?

Measuring the success of secondary career technical education programs elicits varying conclusions depending on who you ask. Educators, policymakers and parents have different ideas.