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Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.

Why school shootings happen where they ‘can’t’ happen

Mass school shootings are more likely to occur in small towns, not urban centers, according to the Associated Press. And experts say there are reasons for that.

How Idaho’s gubernatorial elections mirrored national trends

Republicans again chose an establishment candidate, while Paulette Jordan’s win in the Democratic primary continues to break down gender barriers, the education news site The 74 wrote Wednesday.

New lawsuit challenges student fees

Former state Supreme Court justice and gubernatorial candidate Robert Huntley is heading back to court — again challenging the constitutionality of student fees.

State Board likely to pick new BSU president Thursday

The State Board of Education will interview three finalists for the job Wednesday morning. A decision is expected Thursday.

Several school districts seek levies Tuesday

While voters decide on primaries for governor, Congress and state superintendent, patrons in several districts will decide on school levies.

Weeks after puppy incident, Preston parents rally behind teacher

Junior high school teacher Robert Crosland remains on administrative leave, while the Idaho attorney general’s office investigates the March 8 incident.

Think tank urges states to think ‘strategically’ about teacher pay

A National Council on Teacher Quality report says Idaho has taken only a partial step slow to reward high-performing teachers.

A mysterious $1,000 donor to the Ybarra campaign

So, who is KHSE LLC, of Fairfax Station, Va., and why does this group care about the Idaho state superintendent’s race? That’s the mystery.

Democrats file complaint over conservative newsletter

In a complaint filed Friday, the Idaho Democratic Party says The Idahoan is not a newspaper, but instead “nothing more than a campaign mailer” with ties to conservative groups.