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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Boise 12-year-old has started prepping for college
Veronica Richmond scored high on a college entrance exam and has already started visiting campuses.
Best friends earn their way to college
Two Emmett seniors studied together and supported each other to make their dreams come true.
For-profit partnerships fuel oversight concerns at virtual schools
Sluggish outcomes have resulted in the Idaho Public Charter School Commission’s recent sanctioning of six virtual schools and fueled concerns that the for-profit partnerships hinder school oversight.
Pocatello students ‘wrap’ their school in kindness
Tragedies at other schools, including the recent massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, prompted the activity.
It’s a first-class finish for charter’s first class
North Idaho STEM Charter’s inaugural class of seven has earned 381 college credits and $312,000 in scholarships.
Salmon senior successful in the classroom and on the bass
Jett Kauffman ranks top in his class and was honored to perform in the Idaho All-State Jazz Choir.
Nampa senior lands ‘unreal’ opportunity
Ben Mathot knew he wasn’t going to college without earning a full-ride scholarship.
Eagle school needs your help to win $75,000
Statewide votes could help Idaho Fine Arts Academy students and teachers win extra funding for their visual arts program.
Eagle kids catch Idaho Blue Book mistake
Seven Oaks Elementary students found a misstated fact and called for action from Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney to make a correction.
Education news around Idaho
Idaho State University awards $14 million to incoming freshmen, SONIC Drive-In asks for help raising money for Boise teachers and West Ada kids will take part in a mock disaster drill.