Featured Series
Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Inside a South Jr. High Common Core lesson
Students research, gather information then draw evidence to support an opinion about real-world conflict.
The core of John Eynon’s candidacy
Cottonwood teacher John Eynon has taken a circuitous route to his first run for office.
Randy Jensen focuses on relationships
American Falls middle school principal Randy Jensen wants to bring small-town flavor to statewide office.
Sherri Ybarra: Career educator, not a politician
The long-time teacher and administrator with the Mountain Home School District is experienced in the classroom but not the political arena.
Super candidates carve out differences
Find out where Eynon, Grover, Jensen and Ybarra stand on task force recommendations and the voter-repealed Props 1, 2 and 3 from the former Students Come First laws.
Andy Grover completes checklist with run
The fifth-generation Idahoan has always wanted to run for state superintendent and he’s been preparing for this moment all of his adult life.
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.