Featured Series

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

Middleton teen plays her way into esteemed arts school

Sophomore Sawyer Porter’s violin skills landed her into the Idaho Fine Arts Academy, an Eagle school where nearly 170 auditioned to enter but only 40 were accepted based on their varied talents.

Lawmakers log steps to win money for schools

Legislators are taking part in the High Five Children’s Health Collaborative, a program that tracks their physical activity and raises money for schools through the Steps for Schools program.

Could Mark Jerome become an Idaho senator?

The Borah High School senior is learning the ins and outs of government during his high school years to prepare for his dream job.

Teachers defend rejected science standards

Where did these standards come from and where did they go astray in the Legislature? Two Idaho science teachers who wrote the standards offer and inside look at the process that lawmakers took issue with.

NNU director helps change a generation in Liberia

Eric Kellerer travels from Idaho to Africa to bring educational resources to students in poverty.

Boise teens have a need for speed

Technology education students participated in CO2 dragster races competing against other schools learning how to design and modify.

Lawmakers love Pie Day

Parents of home-schooled children annually bake more than 200 pies and give away slices at the Statehouse.

Mentoring improves school culture at Post Falls

Juniors and seniors learn leadership skills while helping freshmen transition into high school. Educators say school culture has improved drastically — “it’s cool to be nice.”