Sami Edge

Idaho teens share a common concern: mental health

Five students expressed their needs and hopes for the future in a conversation with State Board of Education officials.

Immigrant and Army veteran named Idaho’s 2020-21 teacher of the year

Jorge Pulleiro says his teaching style is “all about relationships.”

Districts report enrollment drops to start the year

Enrollment loss is most obvious in the earlier grades.

Clark Fork students charged following Lakeside bus attack

One 17-year-old is facing charges of aggravated assault. Three other teens are charged with aiding and abetting.

North Star Charter closes elementary following COVID-19 surge

At least 24 students and staff have probable or confirmed COVID-19, and 87 are quarantined for possible exposure.

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Parents like it — or leave it — one month into Boise Online School

The Boise Online School got off to a hectic start. One month in, parents have mixed reviews.

West Ada elementary students could return to full-time learning by the end of October

The district IT team continues to work through connectivity issues as students return to a blend of at-home and in-person learning.

Sheriff’s office seeking felony charges against juveniles who targeted Plummer-Worley school bus

A video showed multiple youth throwing rocks at the school bus carrying Lakeside High football players, police said.

Unknown object shot at bus carrying Plummer-Worley students after football game

No students were seriously hurt. The police have not released details on the specifics of the incident or any potential motivation.

Idaho’s largest school districts cleared for in-person class

New health recommendations impact some 124,000 students. Payette county, on Idaho’s western border with Oregon, is the only county where health officials still report high risk of COVID spread.