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].

$19 million awarded to prepare students for in-demand careers

The Idaho Career Ready Students program awarded a total of $35 million in four months to develop CTE programs statewide

Federal grant funds available to state’s largest charter school authorizer

Up to $750,000 is available to the Idaho Public Charter School Commission to strengthen its role.

North Idaho technical school inspires entrepreneurial careers

Kootenai Bridge and Venture Academy seniors are skipping college, avoiding student loans, and using their high school training to become business owners after graduation.

West Bonner’s new leadership team faces a myriad of issues

Delays with the district’s forensic audit could force the state to withhold this month’s support payment estimated to be $1.5 million.

Two incumbents survive, the third is defeated

This North Idaho community has been embroiled in controversy most of the year.

Troy’s accountability and collaboration produce consistent academic success

Ranked among Idaho’s best, the tiny district near Moscow embraces the community’s high expectations.

QandA with Coeur d’Alene trustee candidates

Here’s what they had to say, in their own words.

QandA with West Bonner trustee candidates

Three seats on the West Bonner County School Board are up for election next week. Incumbents Troy Reinbold, Carlyn Barton and Margaret Hall each face one challenger. In Zone 3, Reinbold faces challenger Elizabeth Glazier; in Zone 5, Barton faces Kathy Nash; in Zone 1, Hall faces Alan Galloway. With the election approaching, Idaho Education…