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

Idaho school savings accounts top $250 million

Some school districts lavished in cash that exceeded their annual budgets, yet still asked patrons to approve supplemental levies. Find out how much your school district or charter school saved.

13-year-old violinist and dancer entertains Boise’s Downtown

The self-taught musician, inspired by YouTube and Madonna, performs at the Saturday market. “I want to make people happy,” he says.

Slideshow: Buhl educator wins EdNews photo contest

Meet the EdNews summer photo contest winner and check out the photo gallery.

Reading program combats summer learning loss

A literacy event provides resources to Kuna and Emmett students.

Idaho’s AP program grows, but challenges persist

More and more Idaho high school students are taking — and passing — rigorous Advanced Placement classes. But like other rural states, Idaho’s numbers are still lagging.

Teens research mission to Mars trip

High school students from across the state were selected to participate in the Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars program.

Enter our photo contest to win $100

Send us your summer photos and be eligible for our top prize. Winners will be judged by Facebook followers.

Idaho’s rural families favor trades over four-year degrees

A recent EdNews poll found that rural parents are less likely than suburban parents to prefer a 4-year college and more likely to prefer trade school for their kids.

Robotics team exposes kids to robot programming and problem solving

A group of high school students hope their summer camp will bring awareness to science, technology, engineering and mathematics to elementary kids.

Girl power: camp encourages girls to pursue STEM careers

The goal of the camp is to attract more women to careers in STEM by offering early exposure to role models and experiences in those fields.