Featured Series
Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Caldwell teacher inspires and motivates kids
Melyssa Ferro, a teacher at Caldwell School District’s Syringa Middle School, is recognized as Caldwell’s Teacher of the Year.
$250,000 available for classroom projects
Chevron is generating funds this fall for Idaho teachers and students in collaboration with DonorsChoose.org.
West Ada opens computer science magnet school
Sophomore Chris Johnson was all smiles on his first day of school at Centennial High School. He was sitting in what he said is “by far my favorite class.” He is a four-year track to earn a computer programing certification so he’ll be instantly employable when he graduates. “I love computers,” Johnson said. “We get…
Kids explain the stress of going back to school
The first day of school is over for Treasure Valley students and many are feeling relieved. Going back to school can be stressful for kids – new classroom, new teacher, new friends. Idaho EdNews asked kids from Mary McPherson Elementary School in Meridian what it’s like to start a new grade, how is the stress…
New education campaign speaks to teens
The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation launched a pop-up experience for teens — the campaign is designed to get kids planning for life beyond high school.
Nampa stops handing out letter-grade report cards
The district’s 14 elementary schools have moved to assessing students based on what they know, instead of what they can do. Teachers communicate with parents by using “progression reports” designed to demonstrate mastery of standards.
Superintendent: Evaluations altered to protect teacher privacy
Sugar-Salem superintendent says release of data he considers private could further hinder efforts to recruit teachers, thereby undermining the goal of the carer ladder salary law.
PlayTech event gives teens career focus
One Stone and the Idaho PTECH Network will stage the first PlayTech, a two-day gaming, hacking and coding event.
Kids rock out at Boise Rock School
The Boise Rock School is offering a free summer camp for refugees and at-risk kids in August.
Middleton trustee serves his life-long hometown
Piet Laan was raised in Middleton and he raised his children there. He enjoys serving on the board because he most likes to see what students accomplish after high school.