Emma Epperly

Emma came to us from The Spokesman Review. She graduated from Washington State University with a B.A. in journalism and heads up our North Idaho Bureau.

Lakeland community asks trustees to re-run levy for reduced amount

Lakeland School District levy failed narrowly.

U of I reworks introductory math courses to improve increased failure rates

High failure rates had an impact on graduation and retention.

The top 10 highest paid K-12 school administrators in Idaho

A third superintendent now makes over $200,000.

Mountain View trustees vote to deconsolidate, pending state and voter approval

The unanimous vote comes after months of planning and discussion.

Save NIC candidates sweep North Idaho College trustee races

Mainstream candidates prevail with message of maintaining accreditation.

Post Falls’ reading intervention program is a game-changer

The district’s seven elementary schools combine to record some of the best scores in the state.

Evaluation report: NIC trustees made progress, but it’s not sustainable

Three trustees seats are on the ballot next week. A decision on accreditation is expected in January.

NIC trustee candidate ‘frustrated’ with information added to conservative voter guide without her consent

Mary Havercroft said the Kootenai County Central Republican Committee added details about her party affiliation in their conservative voter guide as she runs for a non-partisan seat. 

Mountain View holds public hearings on deconsolidation

The largest school district in Idaho by geography might split into two districts for local control and financial viability.

Palouse college fair focuses on paying for tuition

Palouse Pathways hosted its first “College Within Reach” event this weekend, a paying-for-college fair focused on financial aid, scholarships and other ways to pay for school.