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.

‘Hazardous to the public:’ Insurance department files to take over school benefit trust

The decision comes after the department found the trust to be insolvent and determined its financial condition threatens its ability to pay claims.

Moscow to attempt novel approach to overhaul its aging schools

Since voters rarely pass bonds, districts are getting creative with plant facility levies.

IRI Top 10s: See who performed best on new reading test

INSIDE: Check our statewide list to see how your district or charter school ranks.

Spelling it Out: The Idaho Public Charter School Commission

Here’s a closer look the organization that oversees most Idaho charter schools.

School boards set November ballot questions as deadline nears

Trustees across Idaho are discussing and finalizing levies and bond proposals ahead of the Aug. 28 due date.

Boise Schools’ ‘Good Neighbor’ campaign hits the big screen

The district is spending $150,000 this year as it continues to try to retain and attract students — a challenge for the district, which has seen the largest enrollment decline in the state over the last five years, losing more than 1,600 students.

UPDATED: Prosecutor, state clear Lake Pend Oreille after grievance over alternative high school move

Superintendent Becky Meyer announced the findings, alongside those of a district internal and legal review, at a school board meeting Tuesday night.

Lakeland trustees again vote on undisclosed agenda item

Board members took action after a July executive session, prompting another open meeting complaint from EdNews.

Charter commission allows virtual charter to open with 4 students enrolled

Executive director Rachel Burk said last week that Trailhead Virtual Academy has the green light because its education service provider signed an agreement taking on the financial risk.

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