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What’s Next? Preparing for Summer Learning & The Road Ahead
When the school year ends, it can feel like learning hits pause. In reality, summer is an open door. With fewer schedules and more freedom, it becomes one of the best times for curiosity to grow in new directions. Learning over the summer doesn’t need to look like school. It shows up in small, meaningful […]
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Behind the Screens: Meet Lew Huskey, Technical Support Manager at IDLA
Hi! I’m Lew Huskey, the Technical Support Manager at IDLA. I’ve been with the organization for 17 years in a variety of roles within the IT department. I said during my interview in 2008 that I would bring a relentless optimism to my work, and I strive to do that every day. It’s pretty easy […]
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How Do We Simplify a Complex Digital Experience?
Tool: Portals The Friction Modern education lives online, but it often lives in many places at once. Assignments, grades, messages, feedback, and resources may all exist behind different logins. For students, the day can begin not with learning, but with navigating. Which platform holds the assignment? Where is the feedback? Which password works today? None […]
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How Do We Catch Students Before They Fall Behind?
Tool: Clarity The Friction Falling behind rarely happens all at once. It begins quietly. A missed assignment. A quiz score slightly lower than expected. A few late logins that do not seem urgent. Each signal feels small on its own until the grade drops and the gap suddenly feels overwhelming. Educators care deeply about stepping […]
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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, […]