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].

Wilson retires from teaching to focus on campaign

Her bid to unseat Superintendent Sherri Ybarra will become her full-time job and it begins today.

Jordan, Little win gubernatorial primaries

The races featured a record $10.4 million spent on the campaigns with still months before the November general election.

New Plymouth superintendent accepts six-figure buyout

The resignation deal includes a lump sum and a two-year consulting gig that comes with a salary and full benefits, according to a contract obtain by Idaho Education News.

New Plymouth superintendent resigns

Kevin Barker’s resignation came after months of turmoil, and under the cloud of a recall election. Story includes Barker’s comments.

Democratic candidates agree on most everything — except charters

Governor candidates A.J. Balukoff and Paulette Jordan discussed Idaho education for an hour on Monday and had more in common than not.

Clete Edmunson’s going home to Council

After months of turmoil in New Plymouth, the long-time Idaho educator was named the school superintendent in his hometown.

Students: ‘This is what Democracy looks like!’

Hundreds of teen gathered on the Statehouse steps in Boise to press adults to take action on school gun violence.

New Plymouth principal resigns for good this time

Longtime Idaho educator and political insider says he’s ready for a new adventure after weeks of turmoil in his hometown.

Ybarra’s accountability committee meets in secret

A 17-member Red Tape Committee met Wednesday. The public and the news media was not allowed to attend.

Dillon says his district made a mistake reporting graduation data

The state superintendent candidate claims Wilder High’s graduation rate is much higher than reported by the State Department of Education.