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Student Spotlight: Amanda Milton
From Caldwell, Idaho, to a Creative Future From her lifelong home in Caldwell, Idaho, Amanda Milton has grown up surrounded by family, creativity, and a strong sense of community. She enjoys all things related to the arts, loves baking and cooking, and is endlessly curious about niche topics that lead her down research rabbit holes, […]
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Pathways to Success: A Map for Life After Graduation
Life after high school is a big step. Students face choices about college, jobs, health, and everyday life. Pathways to Success helps students build the tools they need to move forward with confidence. This course teaches more than facts. It focuses on skills that matter in the real world, like setting goals, making plans, and […]
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Personal Finance: Money Skills for Life
Money touches almost every part of adult life. From paying bills to saving for the future, financial decisions matter. That is why Personal Finance is now an Idaho graduation requirement. Students must learn how to manage money wisely before they earn their diplomas. This course gives them the knowledge and confidence to step into adulthood […]
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IDLA in Focus as Budget Debate Continues
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 2026 As IDLA Faces Proposed Budget Cuts, New National Report Highlights the Essential Role of State Virtual Programs Boise, ID – As lawmakers consider the Governor’s request to reduce the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA) budget by $10 million, a newly released national report provides important context for understanding IDLA’s role in […]
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District Partner Spotlight: Nancy Murphy
Director of Elementary Programs | Twin Falls School District Nancy Murphy brings more than three decades of experience in education to her role as Director of Elementary Programs for the Twin Falls School District. She has spent 32 years in education, including 20 years as a classroom teacher in Idaho, Utah, and South Carolina, primarily […]
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What In-House Curriculum Means for IDLA
At IDLA, our courses are built from the ground up by our own Content Development Team. This means we write all of our curriculum in-house instead of buying lessons from outside vendors. Every course is carefully designed by educators who understand Idaho students, Idaho schools, and Idaho standards. This hands-on approach allows us to create […]
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Excellence in Every Course, Leadership in Every Review
At Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA), we take online learning seriously. Currently, forty of our classes are Quality Matters (QM) certified, which means they meet rigorous national standards for excellent online course design, and we are working to increase the number of certifications. QM is a trusted program used by schools and universities all over […]
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IDLA Earns National Accreditation from AccredVEd, Validating Excellence in K-12 Virtual Learning
Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA) proudly announces that we have been awarded accreditation by AccredVEd, a nationally recognized authority in virtual learning quality assurance. This designation affirms that IDLA meets or exceeds the rigorous standards established by the National Standards for Quality Online Programs (2025 edition) and demonstrates a sustained commitment to continuous improvement and […]
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Rylee Walters – From Riggins, Idaho, to a Head Start on College
Growing up in Riggins, Idaho, a town of around 400 people nestled along the Salmon River, Rylee Walters has learned the value of community, hard work, and seizing every opportunity available to her. A student athlete and active leader at Salmon River High School, she fills her days with basketball, volleyball, track, 4-H, Student Council, […]