Featured Series

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

Heritage Charter’s remarkable turnaround

Credit for the charter school’s success goes to Principal Javier Castaneda, who has a “rare” combination of business sense and people skills. He replaced half the staff.

Five things you didn’t know about the House Education Committee

Find out which new lawmaker compares discussing education policy with enjoying himself on the beach.

Former education secretary speaks to Idaho leaders

William Bennett shared his ideas for shaping education policy to Idaho’s top politicians and business leaders.

Education is top priority for CDA’s Souza

The new Republican lawmaker landed a seat on the Senate Education Committee.

Waldorf-inspired school opens in Hailey

Idaho’s newest public charter school is using a curriculum traditionally taught in private schools, yet must adapt it to meet Common Core academic standards. It is one of the fastest growing educational models in the world, but Syringa Mountain is Idaho’s first public Waldorf school.

East Idaho commissioner emphasizes fairness and justice

Rigby High teacher Esther Henry sought an opening on the Professional Standards Commission because she felt an obligation to make positive changes to her profession.

Boyle fights cancer, plans return to Legislature

Rep. Judy Boyle has completed her last round of chemotherapy treatment and hopes to miss only the first week of the 2015 legislative session.

White Pine plans for ambitious expansion

Advocates of the Eastern Idaho charter are discussing a second K-8 school and adding a dual-track high school that would be unlike any other in the state, perhaps the nation.

Trustee has a love of learning

Madison’s Brian Pyper recently was awarded the Idaho School Boards Association Trustee Award of Boardsmanship with mastery recognition. The four-tiered award recognizes trustees who have spent upwards of 100 hours at trainings, conventions, seminars or workshops.