July 2024

• Moscow Librarian Named Digital Innovator

• Registration Deadline July 12

• Rexburg Student Journalist Allison Pope

• Dams, Animal-ympics

• 6 Favorite Road Trip Games

• Outreach in North Idaho

• 14 Wild Kratts Games

• Upcoming Idaho Events

Educators

Faye Nagler Named the 2024 IdahoPTV Digital Innovator

Every year, IdahoPTV recognizes one K-12 educator in Idaho who goes above and beyond to engage students and enhance learning by integrating technology or digital media into the classroom.

Principal Brian Smith of Westpark Elementary in Moscow says Faye Nagler, Moscow School District Elementary Librarian and STEM Coordinator, inspires students and staff alike with her work to create a fully inclusive digital learning environment. Read More

Social Studies Teachers: Register for the second annual What Makes a Nation? Conference by July 12. Conference attendees may register for Professional Development creidt through Boise State. More Info

Junior High, High School

Allison Pope of Madison High School in Rexburg, Idaho, has been selected to participate in 2024 Election Coverage for the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs On Our Mind podast.

A member of the 2023-2024 Student Advisory Team, Pope was one of 28 Summer Academy Fellows from around the country in 2023. Learn more about youth media programs for Idaho students.

Elementary School

July's Science Trek topic is dams! Each month, we look at a different topic, with short videos available on the free PBS App. Find facts, games, a podcast, books, and teacher resources aligned to Idaho and national science standards at ScienceTrek.org.

Pre-K to Grade 2

In the Animal-ympics activity, kids complete in a series of events to compare their movements to those of animals in Olympics-style competition.

Families

6 Favorite Road Trip Games

Having some games on hand for a long trip can help your family pass the time—and maybe even make some memories. View Website

Outreach in Peck, Grace, Potlatch, Craigmont, Grangeville, Kooskia, Kamiah, Lapwai, Winchester

We are bringing our Summer of Adventure activities to families of kids ages 4-10 throughout Idaho. Thanks to all the families who participated! Invite us to your community. Here's a few shots of our June adventures: