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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.
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.
Kids explore the world of engineering
Seventh and eighth graders from 40 different schools across the state took part in the 15th annual Micron Chip Camp.
Statewide book drive helps low-income kids
Thousands of children’s books are expected to be donated this week across Idaho. United Way of the Treasure Valley is hosting a first-ever, statewide children’s book drive to help low-income kids and reduce summer learning loss. Hundreds of Treasure Valley organizations are rallying June 15-19 and taking action, giving books to local children who need…
Educators take part in Edcamp movement
Educators from across the state gathered on Friday in Boise to participate in Edcamp Idaho. More than 120 people took part in the unconference where educators exchanged ideas about new ways to teach in the classroom. Unlike a traditional conference which schedules are set and presentations are done, Edcamp Idaho is the opposite. Breakout sessions are…