Featured Series

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

High school dropout now an aspiring chef

A 16-year-old teen who recently dropped out of Eagle High School decided to pursue an alternative education path.

Youth court helps kids succeed in school

Canyon Springs, Caldwell’s alternative high school, uses peer review to encourage appropriate school behavior. School leaders say the process is working.

Senior projects: a burden with benefits

Every student in Idaho must complete a senior project before they can graduate. It requires at least 40 hours of work and can put a strain on a student’s senior year. The process is designed to help students solve real-world problems or investigate their interests.

Children’s organization honors longtime education advocate

Idaho Voices for Children named Bev Harad its Children’s Champion of 2015. Harad has been a dedicated volunteer, launching programs and lobbying efforts to support kids and education. She received two standing ovations on Friday from many of the Treasure Valley’s education, political and business leaders.

West Ada school needs your help to win $100,000

Local votes could help Lowell Scott Middle School students and staff build an outdoor learning center.

Teens find a solution to fix Idaho’s education system

Idaho students pitch their ideas for improving the education system in Idaho.

Students participate in walking challenge

Thousands of Idaho students and mayors develop healthy habits in October.

Most districts and charters break Idaho transparency laws

Only 14 of 164 districts and charters are in complete state compliance for posting on their websites expenditures, contracts and strategic plans. At least 18 have posted none of those on their websites.

‘Amazing’ teacher makes learning a family affair

Sonia Galaviz does regular home visits because she is a better teacher if she knows where he students come from, the condition of their home and the family dynamics. Parents can expect weekly assignments that engage a family in their child’s education.

Meridian students package 10,000 meals

Students from the The Ambrose School of Meridian joined together to package enough meals to feed 60,000 people. Find out who will be receiving those meals.