Idaho EdNews Staff
This week’s Podcasts 9.16.22
Carly interviews Sarah Jensen, Miss Idaho 2022, about getting ready for the Miss America Pageant while teaching math at Gem Prep Meridian North. Sarah talks about what today’s kids need in a role model, what it was like to start teaching the year of the pandemic, and how Idaho education is underrated. Idaho Education News…
This week’s podcasts: 9.9.22
EdNews senior reporter Kevin Richert sits down with the first teenager to win a seat on the Boise School District’s board of trustees. Boise High School’s Shiva Rajbhandari talks about how he will juggle his senior year and a two-year term on the board. His victory has sparked much conversation on our Facebook page. Find…
$50 million in grants for Idaho families will become available in September
ALSO INSIDE: K-12 organizations partner up to improve internet access in Idaho. And education entrepreneurs could tap into $500,000 in grants.
Idaho students recognized at National History Day competition
Together, five participants received over $32,500 in scholarships from the College of Idaho and Idaho State Historical Society.
Health and PE standards up for review starting Thursday
The public can listen in on the upcoming meetings. Details inside.
Sadie Dittenber joins Idaho EdNews
She’s an Idaho native and graduate of Middleton High and the College of Idaho. She’ll focus on K-12 politics and policy.
Carly Flandro joins Idaho Education News
The Idaho native comes to the newsroom straight from the classroom.
Applications open for state student advisory council
ALSO INSIDE: A Boise State student wins a prestigious national scholarship, and an Idaho elementary school wins a national math competition.
Boise trustees approve new district logo
Transitioning from the old logo will take three-to-five years to minimize costs, according to the district.