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.

Educators, community members revise social studies standards

This process happens every six years as mandated by the Legislature.

Idaho groups aims to understand, address youth mental health issues

“We don’t have to be overwhelmed by this crisis. We can just start working on it,” said Communities for Youth director Megan Smith.

Carnival event brings awareness to free afterschool programs

State superintendent Debbie Critchfield reminded Idahoans that thanks to 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs that thousands benefit from free out-of-school care.

Student-led vigil to honor U of I victims on the anniversary of their deaths

Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen were victims of a brutal quadruple homicide on Nov. 13, 2022.

State creates specialized websites for parents and students

Students and parents can access web pages from the main menu on the State Department of Education’s website.

Better FAFSA: The program’s largest update in 40 years, delayed until December

Applications determine the eligibility of college students for aid like Pell grants, loans and scholarships.

Syringa Mountain students raise $9,000 in community service Eco-thon

Parents and neighbors sponsored students to participate.

Boise administers student wellness survey for third year

The anonymous opt–in survey will reach 4,000 students at 14 schools.

Education experts voice concern about school vouchers at policy forum

Rep. Julie Yamamoto, R- Caldwell, assured attendees that this would be an ongoing issue in the 2024 legislature session.

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