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

Join us for Donuts and Democracy

Idaho Education News and the Boise Metro Chamber are hosting a panel discussion on Idaho public education, featuring elections and policy. The event is free. So are the donuts.

Emmett teen watched history unfold

Emily Fleming, a junior at Emmett High School, recently returned to Idaho after serving as a Republican page in Washington, D.C., during the transition of a presidency.

New evaluation report outlines improvements — and ongoing confusion

Fewer than half of evaluations reviewed met all the criteria, according to a State Board of Education report issued Thursday. School leaders say they want better direction going forward. (INSIDE: short video clip of the “salient” point).

North Idaho teen aspires to sing, dance, act on Broadway

Hannah Verdi, a junior at Coeur d’Alene High School, has focused her entire life on becoming a Broadway performer.

Idaho teen turns surfer dude then legislative page

Grant Guymon went on a three-month Mexico adventure and came back to work at the Statehouse inspired to change the world.

Meridian kids pack 10,000 meals for Feed the Need

Students from the The Ambrose School of Meridian joined together to package enough meals to feed 60,000 people. Find out who will be receiving those meals.

Annual ‘Souper Bowl’ helps East Idaho students feed thousands

The food drive spurs competition between two East Idaho high schools, helping them raise enough food to feed thousands of people in the process.

Clark Fork kids spend Fridays cooking, welding and painting

A new learning track program focuses curriculum on topics students are interested in.

Teens study air mass, orbit and temperature

Nearly 80 teens participated in Aerospace Day at Boise State University. Students learned about career opportunities in aerospace, aeronautics and aviation.