Featured Series
Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Nampa teacher brings flying into the classroom
Students at Nampa High School are learning the ups and downs of flight physics thanks to a grant from the Idaho STEM Action Center.
West Ada school recognized for keeping kids active
The physical education program at Victory Middle School is receiving national attention for its commitment to school health and fitness.
Chevron hands out $250,000 for classroom projects
The energy company is generating funds in October for Idaho teachers and students in collaboration with DonorsChoose.org.
State emails shed light on departure of Ybarra’s former spokesman
Dan Goicoechea resigned from the State Department of Education Sept. 18, after a former colleague filed a complaint alleging harassment and discrimination.
Rethinking remediation: Colleges look for new ways to help at-risk students
Every year, some 2,500 Idaho college students need extra help to complete college-level work. Schools are looking for new ways to help get these students working toward their degrees.
Bonneville homeowners pay a growing price for growth
Rampant growth and a developing tax base have wafted local property taxes to unprecedented levels compared to districts of similar size.
Schools split over the way they pay teachers
About half of Idaho’s districts and charters have recently adopted a Legislature-approved model to pay teachers, while the others continue to use the old salary model.
Vallivue teacher makes math successful for all
Nearly 95 percent of students who go through Krause classroom have passed his class. Find out what he’s doing differently.
‘Voices can be used to make a difference’
Michelle Chavez, an English teacher at Weiser High School, is teaching students the power of their voice and how silence signals acceptance through her Holocaust literature class.
Non-traditional hires surge amid Idaho’s teacher shortage
In increasing numbers, Idaho schools are hiring professionals with no teaching experience or college graduates who didn’t major in education. They’re also shuffling teachers into hard-to-fill vacancies.