Kaeden Lincoln

Kaeden is a student Boise State University and will be working as an intern with Idaho EdNews. He previously wrote for the Sentinel at North Idaho College and the Arbiter at Boise State. The Idaho native is a graduate of Borah High in the Boise School District.

Spelling it Out: Fund Balances

School funding and budgets are complicated and nuanced. One feature, determined following an annual audit, is a fund balance.

How a small-town Idaho upbringing launched two girls to college presidency

Martha Smith and Rayne Martinez have propelled themselves to the highest levels of student leadership.

Caldwell superintendent to retire following school year

Shalene French announced plans to retire in the summer of 2026.

Middleton prepares to ask patrons for another levy

Since 2020, Middleton has been able to pass three of five supplemental levy proposals.

Educators receive recognition for leadership

Every administrator who received an award at the 2025 Idaho Association of School Administrators summer conference.

State leaders talk transparency with school administrators

At a panel about government transparency, Idaho leaders discussed their worries, including cybersecurity and fraud concerns.

School leaders swing into Boise for their annual conference

This week’s event marks the end of summer for most administrators.

Six new schools to open this fall

Find out where they are and who they will serve.

West Ada breaks ground on new elementary, mayor calls it ‘critical infrastructure’

The new school will provide students living in Star with their own neighborhood school, ending the need for a seven-mile bus ride to Eagle.

Nampans voice questions, concerns about CWI’s proposed Idaho Center acquisition

The Nampa City Council will make the next move, and is expected to vote on the no-cash transfer on Aug. 11.