Katie McGuire

Idaho’s First National Civics Bee competition seeks kids in grades 6-8

INSIDE: details on the competition and prize money.

Meet the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars from Idaho

This year, Idaho’s winners both attend Timberline High School. One is headed to MIT and the other to Yale University. INSIDE: Video interviews.

Compass Charter students advance to nationals in history competition

From fashion to war to medicine, the students chose their topics, created a thesis and decided what medium to use to present.

Dallas Harris Elementary School dedicated at ribbon-cutting ceremony in Boise

Dallas Harris is located in southeastern Boise, a fast-growing area and one defying the trends of declining enrollment in Boise School District.

Rural “Grab-N-Go” summer meals to reach more students

Communications director Scott Graf explained that the Department of Education had included a request for the funds to help run the Summer EBT program in their yearly budget.

Tasty community cafe gives West Ada culinary students real-world experience

Renaissance High is a hub for CTE classes in West Ada. The district has over 20 options for students looking for skills-based programs.

Four years in, Payette gets comfortable with four-day school weeks

Some families scramble to find daycare with a shortened week, others enjoy Fridays off. The Idaho trend continues to be scrutinized.

Star Elementary student receives Idaho Dream Factory’s first wish

Third-grader Paxton Mayer is headed to Disney World.

Do Math. Save a Life: Students analyze crash data in new curriculum

The math lessons allows students to explore maps and data about crashes all over Idaho, including their own neighborhoods.