Featured Series
Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Pageant winner aspires to serve her community
A Capital High School senior stepped out of her comfort zone to be a positive role model to others.
Masonry program sets up career path to engineering
The College of Western Idaho is partnering with West Ada School District to bring masonry instruction and curriculum to students.
Students, teachers volunteer to keep library open
Borah High School is able to keep an after-school program running at no cost thanks to the help of kids and staff. The program caters to all students, but mostly those who speak English as a second language.
Meridian school unites over fitness program
Hundreds of kids are skipping playground time during recess and choosing to run the track instead.
Clark Fork kids leave the classroom to learn
Students experience the outdoors, arts and technology in hands-on learning adventures revolving around real-world challenges.
Boise company targets STEM education
An Idaho startup company is experiencing rapid growth in sales and hopes to become the Amazon for STEM.
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.