Featured Series

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

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.

Young Meridian entrepreneur ready to make $1 million

A program that leads students to become their own business owners is back in the Treasure Valley for year two.

New education director embodies exploration

Discovery Center’s Jessica Burke can be found backpacking through the wilderness or exploring with her canoe when she isn’t helping teach science to kids.