Sadie Dittenber

Sadie Dittenber is a former reporter with Ed News. She is a College of Idaho graduate and was born and raised in the Treasure Valley.

Middleton charter connects kids to careers and the outdoors

The school takes students backpacking in Hells Canyon, instructs them through six-month projects and offers multiple diplomas.

Your questions answered on Thursday’s special session

    Gov. Brad Little announced a special session last week, leaving many Idahoans wondering – what does that mean? What is a special session?  The Idaho Legislature typically meets for around three months, starting the Monday on or closest to January 9 and ending in late-March or April. But the governor can call special…

Little calls for special session to cut taxes, put $410 million into education

If approved by lawmakers, the $410 million would go into K-12, and a newly formed fund addressing in-demand careers.

Superintendent shuffle sends Meyer back to Lake Pend Oreille

At least 12 Idaho districts and charters have new leaders. Look inside for a rundown of changes.

Hundreds show at Meridian library meeting to discuss ‘pornographic’ book collection

A local group listed five books as examples of so-called smut, which largely focused around LGBTQ+ relationships and sex.

Little promises continued support for education and teachers

The governor did not mention a recurring rumor in political circles during a speech in Boise: a possible special session to address a $2 billion surplus.

Boise State hosts two-day Idaho Indian Education Summit

The purpose of the conference was to help educators learn how to best serve Native American students and implement equitable practices in the classroom.

New nonprofit emerges in support of ‘free market’ education

The Mountain States Policy Center is a research group with a goal to promote individual liberty and limited government in Idaho and surrounding states.

Coeur d’Alene nonprofit offers free professional development through national partnership

The online series teaches how to use primary sources to develop and implement activity plans about social justice and civil rights issues.

Idaho colleges don’t have much freedom to move in a post-Roe climate

Public schools provide basic sexual health services, but resources stop with emergency contraception.