Featured Series
Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
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.
Nampa teens bleach, X-ray, polish teeth
A Nampa School District program trains high school students to work in the dental field.
Sixth-grader invents forest fire prevention device
A family tragedy motivated an 11 year old to create an award-winning product.
It’s Constitution Day: 10 questions to test your knowledge
Take the EdNews quiz to win Idaho EdNews swag.
Capital kids perform real-world marketing skills
Sandy Murin teaches her students through project-based learning. They are hosting a Make-A-Wish event to gain experience and raise money for a boy with life-threatening medical conditions.