Preface The following article paints a pretty grim overall picture for education in Idaho. Ranking number 50 out of 51 is terrible for Idaho’s kids. The Boise Independent District spent $8,459 per pupil in the 2016-2017 school year. This is dramatically higher than the average spending in Idaho, which was $6,771 in the same school year. For more information…
Author: Dave
I am a creative junkie involved in tech since the 1970's. Also a community activist. My marketing, design & consulting practice is North End Creative.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Series on the North End’s historic places of worship. Click the link for a listing of Places of Worship. The North End is home to two churches with the name ‘Immanuel’ – the historic Immanuel M.E. Church in Hyde Park (and soon to be home of TRICA) and the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Both were built…
Holidays in the North End
Goody’s photo by Talo Pinto with permission (2010) The North End makes every holiday a fun event. We’re famous for Halloween and New Year’s has exploded with the Idaho Potato Drop at the Idaho Capitol. Our Winter holidays are pretty special too. Our neighbors along Harrison Boulevard get into the holiday spirit by lighting up…
The Uneven Hand of Idaho Politics
March 30, 2024 Idaho Update. The ultra rightwing groups have launched no less than 1/2 dozen new “news” outlets online on X (formerly Twitter) and other social media platforms as they continue to push for exclusion of women’s rights, transgender healthcare, local library control, teaching and more. Stay up to date with trusted media sources…