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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Her passion for politics is rooted in the Boy Scouts oath
Halli Stone has long voiced her opposition to things like abortion and the Equal Rights Amendment. Today her fight is against bonds and levies for her children’s schools. She’s winning.
Lapwai addresses mental health by understanding a child’s personal story and culture
The district’s approach to behavioral health includes focusing on teaching positive behavior expectations, partnering with agencies for on-site therapy, training staff on trauma and incorporating Nez Perce culture at every turn.
Cassia ‘Connect’ program aims to give every student access to immediate help
A student just has to call a phone number where they can receive immediate crisis counseling, and set up an appointment with a local mental health professional.
Nampa’s in-school therapy partnerships lead to measurable success
In-school therapy is an increasingly popular mental health support in Idaho schools. Nampa’s partnerships offer a glimpse into the strengths and challenges of that model.
Given a second chance at life, Idaho teen vows to help others
Calvin Loffer tried to take his own life. He’s grateful to be alive and be able to share his message: Mental health challenges can impact anyone.
Idaho’s approach to school mental health was already scattered. Then COVID hit.
States across the country have put increased focus on mental health in schools for several years. Momentum is building in Idaho, but the state lacks a cohesive plan to ensure services from district to district.
Breaking the glass ceiling: Karen Echeverria’s path to prominence
With some luck, years of experiences and forging relationships with the right people, she compensated for a lack of higher education to land the job as ISBA’s executive director in 2007 — all while supporting her children.
Gov. Little addresses Latino student questions about improving education
Idaho Latino students asked Gov. Brad Little about education topics such as funding, curriculum and school administration diversity in a forum cohosted by EdNews and The Idaho Statesman.
Videos en Español
Reporteras Sami Edge y Nicole Foy invitaron a expertos en educación para responder a las preguntas de los padres sobre regresando a la escuela durante la pandemia.
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