Featured Series
Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
West Side stories: Life after high school
This small, rural Idaho school churned out a 100 percent graduation rate in 2016. About half went on to college, a ratio that mirrors Idaho’s statewide go-on rate. Here are some of their stories on life after high school.
First day of school: Seniors talk experience, future and regret
We chatted with six high school seniors from across Idaho who reflected on their lives and predicted their futures.
Eclipse photos: Educators and students experience astronomy
Check out these solar eclipse photos from across Idaho.
Enter our photo contest to win $100
Send us your first day of school photos and be eligible to win an Amazon card. Winners will be judged by Facebook followers.
Solar eclipse: Here’s the inside scoop on school plans
Will you be watching? Send us your photos from eclipse celebrations and viewing parties. You could win sweet EdNews swag.
West Ada teacher takes on New York and Shakespeare
Sally Mitchell, an English teacher at Renaissance High School, was one of 25 teachers nationwide selected as a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Scholar.
Idaho STEM Action Center spent $171,000 on summer activities
Scholarships were awarded for professional development and student summer camps.
Idaho teen is better at Microsoft Word than you
A Boise senior finished second at the National Microsoft Office Specialist Competition, performing better than any Idahoan.
Rural teens get dirty with tractors
A three-day camp allows students to learn and explore career paths through company tours and hands-on learning opportunities.
Students leave a permanent mark in Laurie Roberts’ classroom
A Boise teacher has nearly 1,000 notes from students on her classroom wall.