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.

Reading rockets: These schools and districts outperform state averages

See where the highest percentages of students are reading at grade level.

Spring reading scores show significant gains, with nearly 71% at grade level

Idaho’s K-3 students have exceeded pre-pandemic reading rates for the first time, according to results from a spring statewide reading exam.

AG refuses to answer questions on ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ sign, state law

INSIDE: Find out what we asked and Attorney General Raúl Labrador refused to answer.

Your questions answered on classroom signs or posters

In the days since EdNews published a story on the attorney general’s opinion, we have received dozens of questions. Inside are some answers.

State leaders and educators respond to AG’s ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ opinion

The Boise School District said Thursday it will support teachers who want to display the sign.

State launches contest for students to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Participating teachers to receive lesson supplies as part of new program.

More than 30 apply to lead Mountain View through deconsolidation

All 10 trustee seats will be up for election in November.

Coeur d’Alene trustees select hospital CEO to fill vacant seat

Rick Rasmussen has a long history of giving back to the North Idaho community.

Attorney general: ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ sign cannot be displayed in Idaho schools

The sign violates a new law that prohibits the display of flags or banners have a political viewpoint, according to an Idaho attorney general’s office opinion obtained by EdNews through a public records request.