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.

Charter Commission approves new Elevate Academy in Kuna

INSIDE: Find more commission news on Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy and Gem Prep Online.

New director hopes to bring stability to Charter Commission

Rachel Burk takes on the role after years of turnover.

North Idaho school a finalist to win $1 million stadium makeover

Lakeland has until Oct. 24 to secure enough votes to win the makeover. INSIDE: Find out how you can vote.

Schools begin to select required fetal development videos to show students

A new Idaho law requires teachers to show students in grades 5-12 a video on early fetal development.

Just one regret: Sarah Inama reflects on year of controversy

She went from being a West Ada middle school teacher, mom, and history buff to also becoming the unintended leader of a school equity movement that went viral. 

Teens and Supremes: CDA high schoolers ask Supreme Court justices about their jobs

Coeur d’Alene students learned about the criminal justice system from the judges on Idaho’s highest court.

Dietrich ISAT scores show the benefits of federal funds

Despite high population of low income, migrant students Dietrich test scores show strong improvement

‘Your job is to truly listen:’ Moscow superintendent manages district vision

EdNews spent a day with Shawn Tiegs, a superintendent in a mid-sized college town. 

‘Everybody here wears so many hats:’ Highland superintendent, staff, take on multiple jobs

EdNews spent a day with Tana Kellogg, a superintendent in a small Idaho town.

Idaho superintendent turnover higher than national rate

Since 2019, 71% of Idaho superintendents have quit, retired or taken another job. It’s a financial and cultural cost to the community.