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Student Spotlight: Olivia Stivers
Olivia Stivers, a student at Pathways in Education in Nampa, is building her future through dedication and opportunity. She has completed 37 IDLA courses and is now taking her first dual-credit classes while balancing her passion for dance and her role as a teaching assistant. Her story shows what is possible when students have flexible […]
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How Do We Give Students Help at the Exact Moment They Need It?
Tool: Busy Bee – An AI-powered learning & teaching companion from Agilix Labs. BusyBee provides tips, hints, and suggestions to scaffold and accelerate student learning. The Friction It is 9:42 pm. A student is working through a lesson in Agilix Buzz when a question stops their progress. Earlier, it seemed clear. Now it doesn’t. The […]
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What Changes When Families Can See the Full Picture?
Tool: IDLA Parent App The Friction “How’s school going?”“Fine.” For many families, that quick exchange becomes the daily academic update. Yet research shows that students with engaged parents tend to earn higher grades, attend school more consistently, and stay more motivated. IDLA sees the same pattern across Idaho. When families are informed, students succeed. The […]
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Digital Literacy: Navigating the Digital World with Confidence
Technology is part of everyday life. Students use devices to learn, connect, and create. But knowing how to scroll is not the same as knowing how to think online. Digital Literacy helps students understand how to use technology safely, wisely, and responsibly. In Idaho, Digital Literacy is a graduation requirement, making this course an important […]
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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 […]