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