Featured Series
Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
‘We were so overwhelmed:’ the confusing, daunting prospect of paying for college
In Idaho, it is impossible to confront the issues of college enrollment, and college completion, without staring straight into the eye of college affordability.
Will the state’s big investment bridge Idaho’s demographic gaps?
Since 2013-14, Idaho has spent at least $133.4 million on programs designed to help convince high school graduates to continue their education.
Weiser students look at going on — and probably moving out
Idaho’s geography — and miles of hilly, serpentine two-lane highway — separates Weiser from a college campus. A social divide also stands in the way — harder to see, and possibly harder to cross.
Hitting the ’60 percent goal’ won’t just take work. It requires a transformation.
Idaho’s most ambitious and most talked-about educational goal runs headway into hard realities. Rooted in economics. Rooted in geography. And rooted in culture.
Teacher surprised with $50,000
A heavy equipment diesel technology teacher in Boise was brought to tears on Thursday.
Schools pioneer new STEM certifications
The Idaho STEM Action Center has recognized four schools for earning robust STEM certifications new to the state.
Teacher sparks curiosity to get kids excited about careers
A West Ada teacher said he needed to spice things up because “it can be the hardest thing in the world to get middle school students engaged.”
Students host legislative debates
Seniors at Compass Academy called the shots in two political events this week.
New diesel technology program created to meet industry needs
The West Ada School District teamed up with the College of Western Idaho to provide a career path for teens.
Idaho makes no headway toward ’60 percent goal’
After seven years, two task forces and $133 million in spending, Idaho is unable to convince more high school graduates to continue their education.