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].

Rally focuses on education funding

Speakers at the Statehouse also pushed for higher salaries for teachers and more programs for kids.

Democrats’ bills have bipartisan support

The Democrats’ four bills, created from the work of the governor’s task force on education, represent a huge step forward, Republican state Superintendent Tom Luna said.

Carey students send cards to the White House

Blaine County kids join thousands of others to remind national leaders that an Idahoan is still a prisoner of war held by the Taliban.

Senator spends time in his schools

Lawmaker shows appreciation for American Education Week

Trustees support Idaho Core Standards

At their annual convention, school board members crafted a legislative agenda that includes support for the new academic standards.

Idaho’s top school is not for everyone

The Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy is regularly ranked as Idaho’s No. 1 school. But the high standards for academic and personal behavior are not attainable for all kids.

Trustees to debate education issues

School safety, new standards and voluntary training for trustees are just some of the topics on the agenda for the annual school boards convention in Coeur d’Alene.

Quarles pulled from overseas trip

An internal policy forbids State Department of Education employees from traveling internationally.

Testing … 1 2 3 … from the expert

The State Department’s TJ Bliss answered questions from Idaho educators about the new assessments for students and how they impact school accountability.