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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.

Analysis: the educators talk education …

… but how will the state superintendent’s candidates handle the inevitable politics of the job?

First superintendent debate ends in a tie

Three of the four GOP candidates share views on Common Core, testing and early childhood education.

Book controversy gives way to giveaway

On Wednesday, ‘The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian’ was absolutely free to Meridian students. And business was brisk.

Long-time volunteer honored for dedication to kids

Janet Orndorff was remembered Wednesday for preserving the Bown House.

Hawthorne breaks ground on Earth Day

Students plant a garden, celebrate outdoor learning

Tech pilots: Idaho gears up for Round Two

The state has another $3 million up for grabs for school technology pilot projects. The application period opened Wednesday; the deadline is June 11.

Fulcher’s Common Core challenge

How the standards, and other K-12 issues, factor into the governor’s race.

Back to the bargaining table

Will this year’s K-12 education budget make for smoother labor negotiations?

Parma gets kids into college

Scholarships, early planning and support lead to a 75 percent go-on rate from Parma High graduates.

New committees pick up task force work

Two groups of educators, stakeholders and state officials have started the work of continuing to develop and implement the task force recommendations from 2013.