Jennifer Swindell
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.