Featured Series

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

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.

‘We hope to keep them interested:’ U of I gets more time to negotiate a Phoenix deal

The extension could give a skeptical Legislature the last word on the controversial purchase.

New revelations, new wrinkles in Supreme Court hearing on Phoenix sale

The state’s highest court took up the year-old open meetings case Thursday, but issued no ruling. Here’s what we learned and what we heard.

Analysis: Win or lose, Labrador’s lawsuit has already jeopardized the Phoenix sale

It’s been almost a year since Idaho’s attorney general filed a lawsuit over the proposed University of Phoenix acquisition. The slow-walking case is one big reason the $685 million purchase totters on shaky ground.

Learn about scholarships in Idaho

Idaho students and graduates are eligible for thousands of dollars in scholarships as they pursue college and careers. Learn more about Idaho’s unique funding programs, who’s eligible, and how to apply below.