Jennifer Swindell
Garden Valley installs firearms in school
Trustees in the remote district agreed to a safety plan that includes arming teachers because sheriff response time could take 45 minutes and “the potential loss of life could be catastrophic.”
Lawmakers promise to support innovation
Sen. Dean Mortimer and Rep. Wendy Horman agreed on Thursday the state needs to find ways to support new learning models.
Caldwell senior earns Gates scholarship
Andres Morales will be the first in his family to go to college thanks to hard work and an all-expenses paid trip to Washington State University. He’ll seek a degree in engineering.
Horseshoe Bend principal promoted to superintendent
Dennis Chesnut becomes the fifth district leader in three years. He’s a long-time Horseshoe Bend teacher and administrator.
Speaker motivates Idaho teachers
Steve Perry’s comments during a Boise conference were “life changing,” said one participant.
Scientist promotes: Hard work = intelligence
Expert says intelligence is not something you are born with but rather something you can earn with hard work and learning from mistakes.
Caldwell first graders start saving for college
Mayor launches pilot program that includes financial planning classes for families and account contributions.
Educators honored for mentoring
21 teachers and counselors were named Mentors of the Year by Boise State University’s College of Education during a celebration dinner Tuesday night.
Garden Valley superintendent resigns
Marc Gee steps down after just one year on the job to accept the top position with the Preston School District.
Madison’s ISAT opt-out could cost Idaho $10 million
Superintendent says he won’t participate in another statewide endeavor that costs millions, takes away from instructional time and is not what’s best for kids.