Featured Series

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

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…

STEM camp prepares students for the future

The Discover Technology STEM Camp is giving kids the opportunity to build quadcopters, robots, Minecraft Mods and their own computers.

Boise teacher works as a summer fishing guide

Bill Lavin is a fourth-grade teacher at Pepper Ridge Elementary in Boise and this summer he’s out on the water as a fishing guide to earn an extra buck.

Teacher helps student make Iowa dream trip come true

Paul Cortez has always wanted to attend the University of Iowa. His wish has come true in part because of hard work and also because of a devoted teacher.

Idaho’s ‘candyman’ doubles as a school trustee

Dave Wagers likes to call himself “The Candyman” — though his more formal title is president of the Idaho Candy Company. Wagers recently earned another title — trustee for the Boise School District.