Featured Series

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

‘I’m dedicated because I want this to be my career’

A Capital High School senior is preparing and training to join the military. She’s applied to West Point Military Academy.

Boise teacher traveled to Mongolia to save a fish

Josh Udesen, a Riverstone International School teacher, took on a 12-day adventure in August after being invited by the Mongolian government.

Oakley teacher becomes an American

The Canadian taught kids and adults for five years before becoming an American citizen.

Our favorite photos from 2017

Students, teachers, dogs, artists and a solar eclipse — take a look back through the year.

PART FOUR: It will take even more time and money to reach Idaho’s ’60 percent goal’

Idaho wants more young adults to finish college or obtain a postsecondary certificate. And education leaders have several ideas that they think will make a difference — eventually.

PART THREE: As Idaho tries to sell the value of college, the sticker price keeps rising

Idaho’s college fees remain among the lowest in the nation. But the cost is rising, ahead of the rate of inflation — leaving some students in a bind.

PART TWO: A defining decision — five high school students talk about their plans

Idaho is pouring millions of dollars into programs to encourage high school students to continue their education. For students, the decision does not hinge on public policy, but instead on personal preference.

Nampa students use virtual reality to tackle real life experiences

Idaho Arts Charter School teachers are guiding lessons through 3D technology.

PART ONE: After five years and $100 million, Idaho remains far from its ’60 percent goal’

Free college classes in high school. More college scholarships. More college and career counselors. But Idaho still struggles to convince high school graduates to continue their education. Why? Part one of a four-story series.

State suspends charter founder’s administrative certificate

A state agency found Sage International administrator Don Keller falsified state reports and misused public monies. He now teaches in the Boise School District.