Featured Series
Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Google camp promotes DIY projects
Kacie Hill, a second grader at Compass Public Charter School, has been digging into DIY projects at the Meridian Library this month. Librarians are hosting a free Google Maker Camp every Wednesday through August. The camp is a program designed to get kids making more with their hands, allowing them to play around with stuff,…
Kids take reading and writing to the next level
Week-long summer workshops at The Cabin in Boise are getting kids to express creativity, experimentation and imagination.
Boise teacher turns into summer artist
A Riverstone International School history teacher turned a hobby into a summer job.
Students gear up for national robotics competition
Idaho middle school students are participating in Zero Robotics, a project-based summer STEM camp.
Upward Bound students experience college life
Nearly 135 low-income high school teens are participating in Boise State University’s TRIO Upward Bound program.
Greg Alexander: ‘I’ve been groomed to get to this place’
Greg Alexander, a life-long Idahoan and Boise State graduate, is anxious to start a new career as superintendent in the rural community of Garden Valley. He hopes to be there for many years.
Teens volunteer to create a better community
One Stone is a student-run organization that combines service and charitable giving to fulfill community needs.
Nampa optometrist juggles career, family, public service
Brian McGourty has spent 11 years on the Nampa School Board, serving one of Idaho’s largest districts, while operating his own practice for more than 30 years.
BSU summer camp gets kids active and learning
More than 70 students in grades 2-9 are participating in the annual Boise State University Summer Academy – a camp that provides the opportunity to improve swimming skills, learn about environmental awareness and technology.
Teens show kids the magic of reading
High school teens are teaching elementary students the importance of reading this summer. One Stone, a student-led, Boise non-profit, hosted an open-book adventures camp for first, second and third graders. This is the first time One Stone volunteers have hosted the camp. The organization usually holds reading and writing activities for kids after school during…