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

Session ends with a flurry of activity

Several key K-12 education bills passed on the final day of the 2014 legislative session.

An anatomy of the 2014 session

Do you have questions from the just-concluded 2014 session? We have answers.

House passes K-12 budget bills

Democrats lead opposition to the school budget bills, saying the state still lags 2009 spending levels by more than $100 million.

Former Marshal fights for school safety

After 40 years in law enforcement, former U.S. Marshal Patrick McDonald is turning his attention to education and the Idaho Legislature.

Education stakeholders find common ground

A harmonious 2014 session follows what was often a contentious 2013 session.

Charter lottery: who’s in and who’s out

Sage International School hosts its annual lottery

Breaking down the broadband budget deal

Idaho’s high school broadband system could remain online through February. But from there, things get cloudy.

Seventh grader continues fight for bill

Seventh-grader Ilah Hickman may not get a hearing on her salamander bill this year, but her continued push represents a lesson in civic determination.

A $208.9 million school election day

The biggest winner: Twin Falls School District and superintendent Wiley Dobbs.

Expert: Parents and data can transform education

National reform leader offers her advice