After spending a career in law enforcement, James Vandermaas opposes arming classroom teachers, and says “common-sense” regulations could make schools and communities safer.
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Inspire Idaho: The secret to success in Donnelly
This article is part of our year-long series called Inspire Idaho, which spotlights schools doing something differently for a better outcome for students.
No studying. No preparation. No problem.
A Boise High junior got every question correct on her college entrance exam.
Superintendent candidates share their education reform ideas
Democratic candidates Cindy Wilson and Allen Humble and GOP candidate Jeff Dillon answered a range of questions from a panel at Boise State University Tuesday.
Education news around Idaho
Bonneville seeks bank or credit union to operate in new high school, C‑SPAN is coming to Idaho and students to compete in Science Olympiad event.
In the wake of school shootings, candidates stake out differences on safety
The gubernatorial candidates split along party lines on arming teachers and gun control.
My behind-the-scenes tour of the Kennedy Space Center
Find out what I learned at NASA and about the opportunity I will never forget. — Andrew Reed, multimedia specialist
Idaho kids experience ‘augmented reality’
Find out if your school is participating in the Google Expeditions program.
Governor candidates link economic success to education
Four major-party candidates vying for Idaho’s governorship gathered for an economic forum in Blackfoot Thursday.
‘This is a call to action’
Boise High School students are exploring the question: what is the promise of social justice in America, and to what extent are students living up to that promise?
Educators turn to Twitter for resources, inspiration
Each week, thousands of educators participate in scheduled Twitter “chats” to collaborate and seek professional support.
Watch Idaho’s best Irish dancer
Ella Lechner, a freshman at Idaho Fine Arts Academy, is ranked among the best in the nation.
Inspire Idaho: School builds student-teacher relationships
This article is part of our year-long series called Inspire Idaho, which spotlights schools doing something differently for a better outcome for students.
QUIZ: Do you know Idaho?
Take the EdNews quiz to win Idaho EdNews swag.
PHOTOS: Read Across America Day in Idaho
Check out photos of students, teachers and elected officials participating in the event.
Boise High teens win regional science bowl
The students are headed to the National Science Bowl competition in Washington, D.C.
A.J. Balukoff, candidate for governor
As the Boise school trustee launches his second run for governor, he is promising to push for pre-K and college affordability.
Students compete in business and marketing competition
The event exposes teens to a variety of careers from management to merchandising.
Lawmakers walk to support schools
Find out if your local lawmaker is in the walking challenge to win $500 for schools.
Full STEAM’d ahead for future artists, engineers and scientists
Students from four districts participate in a three-month Future Design Academy.