Jennifer Swindell

Managing editor and CEO Jennifer Swindell founded Idaho Education News in 2013. She has led the online news platform as it has grown in readership and engagement every year, reaching over two million pageviews a year. Jennifer has more than 35 years of experience in Idaho journalism. She also has served as a public information officer for Idaho schools and as a communication director at Boise State University. She can be reached at [email protected].

West Ada’s super search hits the wall

Trustees post notices in the hallway of the Coeur d’Alene Resort that they are hiring, including qualifications, timing and board member cell phone numbers.

Trustees, education leaders converge in Coeur d’Alene

About 400 board members from district and charters met for their annual meeting. Gov. Butch Otter and schools superintendent Sherri Ybarra joined them.

West Ada trustee discusses his past and his future

Mike Vuittonet, a long-time Idahoan with seven kids who attended Meridian schools, share his life experiences and reflects on how they might prepare him for what’s ahead.

After two recalls, what’s next for Caldwell district?

Over five months, one of Idaho’s largest districts has lost a superintendent, assistant superintendent and two trustees.

Intrigue permeates three-way race for ISBA president

Trustees from Boise, West Ada and Moscow Charter school will contend to lead the Idaho School Boards Association, a lobbying group representing board members from nearly every district and charter in Idaho.

West Ada trustees discuss levy, no mention of leadership

Superintendent Linda Clark resigned four days ago; in open session, trustees did not discuss a replacement plan or make an interim appointment.

Very few Idaho school boards live stream meetings

Those who do tape meetings say the video is a great resource, makes public meetings accessible to a larger audience and is a way to overcome some of the obstacles to public participation.

Idaho City to build outdoor education center

The Basin School District purchased 87 acres of federal lands and plans to create an outdoor educational and recreational resource for students and community members but also for everyone in Idaho to use.

Clark Fork kids leave the classroom to learn

Students experience the outdoors, arts and technology in hands-on learning adventures revolving around real-world challenges.

Youth court helps kids succeed in school

Canyon Springs, Caldwell’s alternative high school, uses peer review to encourage appropriate school behavior. School leaders say the process is working.