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.

Accreditation is central issue in NIC trustee races

With three North Idaho College trustee seats on the ballot, next month’s election could put an end to the years-long strife or send the college in a different direction.

West Bonner appoints new trustee, decides to ask for a $1.1 million levy

Lifelong Priest River resident fills vacancy left by controversial trustee.

Lewiston educator named Teacher of the Year

Heidi Cornell is a third grader teacher at Orchards Elementary.

District 6: Investing in education is a top priority for both candidates

Rep. Lori McCann defeated Democrat Trish Carter-Goodheart the last time they met in 2022.

Two North Idaho districts seek continuation of multimillion dollar levies

But a new tax relief law means locals might pay less out of pocket if the measures are approved.

Commissioners discuss support for struggling schools

Members reviewed the impacts of the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act that passed the Legislature earlier this year. 

District 6: Candidates agree on increased school facility funding, differ on private school choice

Rep. Brandon Mitchell faces retired science educator Kathy Dawes in his run for a third term.

District 6: Challenger touts support of public ed; incumbent faces controversy over alleged public forum outburst

This is the first in a series of candidate profiles that Idaho Education News will publish leading up to the Nov. 5 general election. Our coverage is focusing on competitive races in swing districts and those that have implications for education policy.

More Idaho parents feel they have a choice in schooling than national average

A research group polled over 20,000 parents and guardians nationwide.

State hires Genesee superintendent to support North Idaho educators

Wendy Moore was named director of the North Idaho Regional Support Center earlier this year.