Featured Series
Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Drone Dude takes Nampa real estate to new heights
Sebastian Griffin, a sophomore at Nampa High School, took his passion for technology and turned it into a business.
Ybarra’s new policy officer isn’t employed by the state of Idaho
Duncan Robb is employed by an out-of-state temporary employment agency, DePaul Industries, which received a no-bid contract from the State Department of Education.
Goodbye desks, hello pedal pushers
A Central Academy High School English teacher turned her classroom into a kinesthetic room, keeping students on the move while learning.
Students return encouragement to cancer-stricken janitor
Blackfoot’s school custodian regularly left supportive words on the chalkboard for students. When he was struck with cancer, they left notes for him.
The literacy launch: Strategies and goals vary widely
Schools have submitted their plans for spending their share of $11.25 million earmarked to boost reading skills. The State Board of Education will review the plans — but has no veto power.
Idaho animals take over school library
An anonymous donor gives nearly $30,000 worth of taxidermy species to the Basin School District to familiarize students about the natural world.
$250,000 available for classroom projects in October
Chevron is generating funds in October for Idaho teachers and students in collaboration with DonorsChoose.org.
Leadore school needs your help to win $100,000
Statewide votes could help Leadore High School students and staff renovated a agricultural shop and build a greenhouse.
Could a Boise teen cure cancer someday?
After a family member died from esophageal cancer, Kassidi Petersen, a senior at Timberline High School, has set out to find a cure to the disease.
CrossFit at school: Students lift, squat, rope
A new class was introduced at Vision Charter School to help students learn to exercise in a mechanically safe and consistent manner.