Matt Denis

Reporter Matt Denis is based in the Treasure Valley and has served as an educator and a journalist. Prior to national digital reporting and founding an arts and culture section in Eugene, Oregon, Matt worked as an English and history teacher in Detroit, San Diego, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You can send news tips to [email protected].

Bonneville makes plans to improve bond communication

Trustees discussed how to attract more voters for the Aug. 29 bond proposal, which would fund a new elementary school and school repairs.

The Caldwell School District board.

Caldwell calls again for Idaho students to attend school until 18

Trustees will ask the Idaho School Boards Association to support the school-age increase during the annual November convention.

West Ada trustees celebrate last year, start shaping next year

The board approved new policy and worked on the district’s strategic plan.

Highland High to open in the fall, but long-term plans are undecided

Architects presented possibilities to Pocatello-Chubbuck trustees and officials on Wednesday.

Zada Sorensen (center) receives her GED certificate from Ada County Services teacher Kristi Swanson (right) and a lei from community-based programming supervisor Dionda Thompson (left).

Ada County staff connects kids to classrooms instead of prison cells

Detention and probationary programs provide avenues for at-risk youth to finish high school.

Students add their signature the 'Every Day Matters' banner at the beginning of the school year.

Campaign to boost attendance sees some success

“Every Day Matters” is an effort from officials to forge community, attendance and connection to school.

Cameron Pressley's mom, Shellie Smith, speaking to GEM interns about 'We the Teens.'

Idaho interns flaunt Gen Z activism at Idaho Historical Society

Ten interns worked for several month to launch “We the Teens” at the museum.

Idaho Professional Standards Commission board members prepare for a busy second day of meetings.

Standards commission reprimands educators for contract violations

Two teachers received penalties, and a third consideration was delayed due to a report misfiling.

West Ada approves 7.5% budget increase for next school year

After voters rejected an ambitious plant facilities levy, the district adapted its 2023-2024 plan to make improvements where it can.

Boise High School

Boise schools manage declining enrollment

The district will cut 27 full-time positions to prepare for fewer students.