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Mike Pence’s record on Common Core and other K-12 issues

In 2014, Indiana became the first state to repeal the Common Core standards, with Pence’s support.

Innovation schools grant applications trickle in

The State Board of Education has four applications in hand. The state has money to fund 10 grants.

Clinton booed over pro-charter school remarks

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton spoke Tuesday to the National Education Association, which endorsed her in October.

Some encouraging Idaho college statistics

Of the 2,326 Idahoans who received an associate’s degree in 2009-10, 1,147 received a bachelor’s degree within six years. Only three states had a higher percentage.

Innovation grant applications open Friday

The 10 innovation schools will not just receive a share of $100,000 from the state; they may get permission to waive some state laws and rules.

Little to file paperwork for gubernatorial run

Lt. Gov. Brad Little will file paperwork on Wednesday for a run for governor in 2018, the Idaho Statesman reported.

An SAT Day no-show: the Sugar-Salem saga

Only a few students take up the state’s offer to take the SAT for free. And here’s why.

State Board: Idaho SAT scores top national averages

“We are trending in the right direction,” State Board of Education executive director Matt Freeman said Monday,

Balukoff to head Democratic convention delegation

“I am excited to represent the people of Idaho as a Bernie Sanders supporter from a state where 78 percent of caucus-goers voted for Sanders,” said the longtime Boise school trustee.