Sadie Dittenber

Blaine County to help teachers who can’t find an affordable place to live

The district offers rental assistance stipends, and trustees approved building transitional houses for staff on district-owned land.

New legislative working group kicks off discussion on school buildings

“We need help,” said Andy Grover, representing school administrators in front of the committee.

Meet Debbie Critchfield, Republican nominee for state superintendent

If elected, the former State Board of Education president said she plans to introduce a financial literacy graduation requirement.

Meet Terry Gilbert, Democratic nominee for state superintendent

If elected, the retired school teacher said he would support early literacy and vocational programs, and address aging school facilities.

Superintendent candidates gear up for final weeks to election

Democrat Terry Gilbert and Republican Debbie Critchfield will face off on Nov. 8 to replace eight-year incumbent Sherri Ybarra.

Elevate students run their own businesses, and the community reaps the benefits

“I’m so involved in my community and I’m involved in my school,” said one student. “This is a great experience for me.”

More educators apply to temporarily work in positions they’re unqualified to fill

The uptick in emergency provisional certifications could be caused by a statewide teacher shortage in hard-to-fill positions or the state’s improved communication on the process.

Micron’s expansion could boost STEM funding to Idaho schools

The goal of the Micron Foundation is to remove barriers for underserved students and create opportunities for young adults to work in the semiconductor field.