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.