Emma Epperly

Emma came to us from The Spokesman Review. She graduated from Washington State University with a B.A. in journalism and heads up our North Idaho Bureau.

Idaho’s average teacher salary increases more than 5%

The number climbed to over $66,000 this school year.

Four Idaho charters to split millions in federal funds

At least 5,900 new charter school seats will be created with the funds. 

Career Ready Students grant helps revamp Kellogg CTE program

The northern Idaho district was one of 68 local education agencies that received state funds this month to establish or expand career technical education programs.

North Idaho students build beds for kids who don’t have one

The project is part of Hayden Canyon Charter school’s mission to provide hands-on opportunities for students.

Commissioners approve two new schools, then run into legal confusion on governing struggling schools

The commission’s executive director said they have to re-evaluate how to approach conditions and plan to consult their deputy attorney general.

Grangeville, Clearwater Valley districts select new logos after contest

New logos designed by staff ahead of district split next year.

State to cover 35% of supplemental levies, reducing the tax burden for property owners

INSIDE: See the difference between approved levy amounts and what will be collected in your district here.

NIC trustees select new chair, vice chair

The college also received a clean audit.