Katie McGuire

Katie McGuire is a freelance reporter for EdNews. She lives in Meridian with her husband and their three children. She has a bachelor's degree in secondary education social science teaching from Brigham Young University and a master's in history from Kent State University.

College prison education continues to expand in Idaho

There’s really no statistical grounds to argue against prison education, explains Omi Hodwitz, a professor of criminology at the University of Idaho.

New Plymouth High agriculture shop gets major upgrades

The move-in to the new building takes place this week.

‘Kids are talking together:’ Students adjust to Vallivue’s new electronics policy

“It’s like it’s 1999,” assistant principal Allen Dade jokes as teens play ping-pong and color instead of staring at their phones.

West Ada senior wins $40,000 College Board scholarship

It’s a game-changer for Avery Lavier: “I’ve always wanted to go to college, and I’ve been really stressing out about how I’m going to find the money. This puts my anxiety at ease.”

The inception of the College of Western Idaho: A community-driven project

It took a two-thirds referendum approval, seed money from the governor, an advocacy campaign and local grants to launch what today serves 30,000 students.

Balancing expansion and the evolution of higher education

One of the College of Western Idaho’s main goals is to connect students seeking employment with businesses in need of workers.

Nichelle Boyce, a single parent in surgical technology

CWI: The students From high school dual-credit students to single parents searching for a new career, the College of Western Idaho serves 30,000 students from diverse backgrounds. Some look to save on tuition, while others pursue vocational training or come to learn English and build community. Here are the stories of six students who utilized…