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].

Entrepreneur’s message: ‘refuse to be labeled’

The entrepreneur and venture capitalist encourages educators to promote creativity and authenticity and says success can be found down non-traditional paths.

Luna wants to create six advisory committees

A $300,000 budget request would fund the expenses of these committees, including a student committee, that will study the overhaul of teacher pay, school funding and technology implementation.

Meet Idaho’s healthy top chef … junior

Third-grader Mac Wirth with his sister Lucy.

Democrats to hit the streets Saturday

Rallies, forums and phone calls are planned efforts to bring awareness to Idaho education issues. Each participating community has something different planned.

Ryan plans to speak out for charters

The “well-known voice” on Ohio education issues was hired last month to lead the Idaho Charter School Network.

It’s Christmas time in September for needy children

Thousands of Ada County kids get new school clothes.

Non-profit moves to Boise to build charters

Building Hope specializes in securing loans and offering technical assistance to charter schools. The strategy is to help these schools expand so they can accommodate more students, and secure increased state funding.

Colorado senator touts education reform efforts

Ed Sessions speaker explains his state’s ideas for school funding and accountability.

Barbara Morgan: Allow girls to take risks

Idaho’s teacher/astronaut said women are just as courageous as men, but girls are often treated differently than boys.

O’Connor pleads to improve civics lessons

The retired Supreme Court justice has made it her mission to tell Americans that the true purpose of education is to teach good citizenship.