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].

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.