Idaho EdNews Staff

West Ada educator named Language Teacher of the Year

Emily Blackburn, a French teacher at Mountain View High School in the West Ada School District, has been selected as the 2025 Idaho Language Teacher of the Year by the Idaho Association of Teachers of Language and Culture (IATLC). This award celebrates educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and contributions to language teaching and learning…

Episode 99: A pre-session conversation

The 2025 legislative session opens Monday, with private school choice and a host of other education issues on the agenda.

State announces winners of the 2024 Holiday Card Contest

INSIDE: The winning photos, names of grade-level winners and links to their entries.

Coeur d’Alene teacher surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator award

Marcus Ross of Lakes Middle School receives “Oscar of Teaching” for innovative instructional practices and exceptional leadership

Episode 98: Yes, there are elections in Idaho worth watching

To set the stage for Tuesday’s elections, Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe sit down with Clark Corbin of the Idaho Capital Sun and Melissa Davlin of Idaho Public Television’s “Idaho Reports.”

David Turnbull appointed to serve on State Board of Education

Turnbull fills a vacancy left by Dave Hill, who stepped down in July after 10 years of service on the State Board.