Featured Series
Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
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.
Nampa teens bleach, X-ray, polish teeth
A Nampa School District program trains high school students to work in the dental field.