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].

PTECH connects education to industry

This program offers Idaho kids a debt-free path to an associate’s degree and connects them to high-demand jobs.

Luna reminisces with Boise chamber

The outgoing state superintendent also urged business leaders to support the new Idaho Core Standards.

Meet a nearly perfect teen

Boise HIgh’s Kate Tsourmas has never had a B and scored perfectly on the ACT test. She was close to perfect on the SAT. Find out what’s next for her.

What works in education, and what’s missing?

Education leaders from Massachusetts and Florida discuss the K-12 system, and the future, at a Boise forum.

Canyon Springs changes course

The Caldwell alternative school is trying new programs designed to empower kids and build self-esteem.

Luna gives staff $271,000 in bonuses

All State Department of Education directors were given up to $10,000, while other employees earned extra money for performance.

Meridian kids to get a brain workout

A tech pilot program is geared to train a child’s brain so they can perform better in school.

Cronin, Gregory, Park cruise in trustee election

Two incumbents and a former state legislator won easily in Tuesday’s Boise School District trustee elections. Turnout was a sparse 6.3 percent

Long-time Cascade trustee retires

Ann Young experienced funding issues, the Technology Age and lice during her more than 30 years leading her rural district.

Boise trustee candidates share their ideas for improving schools

Boise Metro Chamber hosted a forum before the election on Tuesday, Sept. 2.