Featured Series
Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
The inception of the College of Western Idaho: A community-driven project
It took a two-thirds referendum approval, seed money from the governor, an advocacy campaign and local grants to launch what today serves 30,000 students.
Balancing expansion and the evolution of higher education
One of the College of Western Idaho’s main goals is to connect students seeking employment with businesses in need of workers.
Nichelle Boyce, a single parent in surgical technology
CWI: The students From high school dual-credit students to single parents searching for a new career, the College of Western Idaho serves 30,000 students from diverse backgrounds. Some look to save on tuition, while others pursue vocational training or come to learn English and build community. Here are the stories of six students who utilized…
Jory Skidmore, a 35-year-old welding student
CWI: The students From high school dual-credit students to single parents searching for a new career, the College of Western Idaho serves 30,000 students from diverse backgrounds. Some look to save on tuition, while others pursue vocational training or come to learn English and build community. Here are the stories of six students who utilized…
Amani and Allan Kindarara, GED students in adult education
CWI: The students From high school dual-credit students to single parents searching for a new career, the College of Western Idaho serves 30,000 students from diverse backgrounds. Some look to save on tuition, while others pursue vocational training or come to learn English and build community. Here are the stories of six students who utilized…
Audrie Reyes, a female welding student
CWI: The students From high school dual-credit students to single parents searching for a new career, the College of Western Idaho serves 30,000 students from diverse backgrounds. Some look to save on tuition, while others pursue vocational training or come to learn English and build community. Here are the stories of six students who utilized…
Alex Todd, an engineering student who intends to transfer
CWI: The students From high school dual-credit students to single parents searching for a new career, the College of Western Idaho serves 30,000 students from diverse backgrounds. Some look to save on tuition, while others pursue vocational training or come to learn English and build community. Here are the stories of six students who utilized…
What we learned from the U of I’s bills — and what it cost us to find out
For the second time this year, Idaho Education News spent its own money to see how the University of Idaho is spending public money.
In depth: U of I’s Phoenix-related bills reach $14.2 million, and counting
The University of Idaho has run up $3.9 million in Phoenix-related costs so far this year — as legislative opposition to the purchase has galvanized.
Phoenix says it is ‘committed’ to Idaho, and negotiating with lawmakers
“This extension provides time for important collaboration with important stakeholders and leaders in Idaho, including the Idaho Legislature,” the University of Phoenix said in a statement to Idaho Education News Tuesday.