Michael Strickland

POCATELLO —A group of local residents seeking to provide an after-school gathering place for local students recently merged efforts with a downtown Pocatello nonprofit to create the GAP Teen Center

Roshan Kumar's path to becoming a successful restaurateur began with a leap of faith. He left his modest family home in Nepal as a young student bound for Idaho State

In an era where stress seems to be woven into the fabric of daily life, finding effective ways to manage our mental and physical health has never been more critical.

A few years ago, our daughter walked in the house with Oliver, a black, half-Rottweiler half-Husky puppy. We were not prepared. We named him Oliver because the energetic pup was

A few years ago, our daughter walked in the house with Oliver, a black, half-Rottweiler half-Husky puppy. We were not prepared. We named him Oliver because the energetic pup was

In a world where healthcare continues to evolve, music therapy stands as a powerful yet often misunderstood profession. During a session, the therapist might engage clients in activities such as

A guest opinion from Michael Strickland.

In a world where healthcare continues to evolve, music therapy stands as a powerful yet often misunderstood profession. During a session, the therapist might engage clients in activities such as

From Shark Tank to the real lives of challenged communities, a virtual pitch show is changing entrepreneurship. I first learned about an innovative approach to global service at a recent

In a rapidly changing world, one constant remains: the power of a great library to anchor a community. At Valley of the Tetons Library (VTL), that power is on full

Classroom activity ideas include making and serving Chaiya during a discussion about connections

Teachers can incorporate "Home, Home' a beautifully illustrated picture book by Shib meet Idaho Content Standards, writes Michael Strickland.

If you haven’t stopped by your local library lately, I encourage you to take a moment to visit

Libraries are far more than just book repositories — they are dynamic spaces offering technology, cultural enrichment and vital resources for lifelong learning, writes Michael Strickland.

“oth myself and a 10 year old we will call Ben (for privacy sake) knew the score, both his parents were dead,” wrote Sunny Sage Bybee, lead artist for the

All individual literacy journeys and formal education systems share a common goal: fostering a love for reading and learning.

Fostering an environment where mistakes are welcomed is one way to build reading skills, writes guest columnist Michael Strickland.

"Dorothy, I'm so glad to see you. I saved a book especially for you." It was the voice of Mrs. Luex, the librarian at the neighborhood branch library that my

Michael Strickland was the keynote speaker at the Latah County Human Rights Task Force on Martin Luther King's Dream and the Promise of Democracy.