Featured Series

Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.

By the numbers: Achievement data for schools on or near Idaho reservations

Test results may say more about school systems than about students. 

Boarding schools, treaties, and tribal sovereignty: What students should know about Native Americans

Leaders in the Indian Education community have been striving to improve Idaho’s curriculum. But those efforts can stir controversy.

Photo Gallery: A field trip to a reservation breaks through an invisible wall

Students who usually learn about Native Americans from books had the chance to experience Shoshone-Bannock culture firsthand.

Video Gallery: Pocatello powwow celebrates that “Native American people are still here”

Elementary students share their vibrant culture with peers.

Favorite Teachers: Caldwell lawmaker inspired by her high school English teacher

Our series begins today. Read about those who make a lifelong impact. And tell us about other teachers we should recognize.

100 days in office: Critchfield opens up about the legislative session — and what comes next

“I’m so happy to get to go to work every day,” said Idaho’s new schools chief. “I’m still so encouraged about education in Idaho — I’m just really excited about it.”

Day 99: Nampa

Thursday marked the final roadshow event this week.

Day 98: Pocatello

She carved out time to interview with one of our own — EdNews reporter Carly Flandro.

Day 97: Tour kickoff

She also met with the Fort Hall Business Council.