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].

We have a new look for the new school year

We have redesigned our website — and we welcome your ideas and suggestions.

Gee moves out of his comfort zone

Garden Valley’s new superintendent is in for big personal and professional changes but he’s looking forward to the new life experiences.

Charter commission delays North Star decision

The charter school has asked that oversight of the public school transfer from the West Ada district to the commission. The delay, commissioners said, was to complete administrative tasks on the petition.

Star-rating system placed on hold

The tool measuring academic performance in schools is largely based on student growth and will be paused as students face higher standards and new tests in 2014-15.

It’s back to work for Idaho school administrators

Conferences next week feature networking sessions, updates and informational meetings. INSIDE: A list of administrators of the year and distinguished service awards.

Teton bond issue sparks a debate

School leaders hope to pass a $19 million bond in August. A parent group wants some questions answered before lending its full support.

Good news on Friday, money on Monday

Superintendent Tom Luna personally contacted the 15 winners of tech grants and those winners came to Boise on Monday to say thank you and collect big checks.