Featured Series

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

Love for animals sets career path for Meridian teen

Senior Kristin Nesbitt will graduate at the top of her class and head to the University of Idaho to study animal science.

Shelley valedictorian excels on the track and in the classroom

Senior David Searle credits his success to his parents and teachers.

Dedicated Boise teen danced his way to Juilliard

Barry Gans is one of only 12 male dancers worldwide to be accepted into the prestigious school.

Meridian teacher hobnobs with U.S. education secretary

Micah Lauer, a middle school science teacher, visited the White House as part of national event.

East Idaho principal reads from the rooftop

As a reward to students for meeting reading goals, Burton Elementary School’s principal spent Friday on the roof.

Soccer helps Kuna teen get into West Point

Sidney Sandburg, a lifelong Idahoan, is moving to New York to pursue her dream in the military.

Art for the ages

Idaho Falls students use an art project as an opportunity to forge bonds with local senior citizens.

Twin Falls reaffirms support for refugee program

For three decades, Twin Falls has provided an unlikely landing spot for refugee students from all over the world. And most residents want to keep it that way.

Refugee education hinges on a co-teaching model

‘We’ve called them arranged marriages:’ Twin Falls teams English language teachers with subject experts.

Refugee education programs become embroiled in national debate

Idaho’s refugee education programs are small and scattered. And their future rests with a debate over national security and terrorism.