Featured Series
Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
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.
In Boise’s Bridge Programs, immigrants learn to be students
Newcomers spend up to two years in Boise’s intensive English language program.