Featured Series

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

In Boise’s Bridge Programs, immigrants learn to be students

Newcomers spend up to two years in Boise’s intensive English language program.

Legal fees rise as leaders revolve in Caldwell

In the face of superintendent shuffles and board recalls, the Caldwell School District has spent more than $80,000 on legal fees since July 1.

Students seek donations to attend science tournament

The Capital High Science Olympiad team finished first at the state tournament. The team will advance to the national tournament in May, but need to raise $7,500 to attend.

Jennifer Williams: Teacher, artist, author, advocate and animal savior

Her 40-year career in education has earned her numerous awards. She said her success has come from a dedicated passion for all things living. Though retired, she maintains a project that brings art to rural Idaho schools.

Playground bench helps Nampa kids make friends

The ‘buddy bench’ allows students to meet others on the playground if they have no one to play with.

Boise kids launch sustainability awareness campaign

Students host a summit to show off ways to recycle, reuse and reduce waste. They were inspired to change their practices and influence change in others after a school-wide reading of the book “Garbology.”

Vallivue counselors shift focus

The five-member staff received a national award for supporting a program that offers more opportunities to kids.

Middleton bus driver turned food service director

Barbara Bumgardner started her career in part-time school district jobs, but advanced to leading a staff of 33 and providing healthy meals to kids and teachers.