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

Caldwell to revisit Teach for America contract

Caldwell is one of three Southwest Idaho districts that have entered into agreements with Teach for America.

Video: Sherri Ybarra interview, 1.8.15

In her first extensive interview as state superintendent, Sherri Ybarra talks about tiered teacher licensure — and more.

Video: Making the Grade, 1.7.15

This week’s topics: Sherri Ybarra’s first news conference as state superintendent, and the latest school tax levy numbers.

After the levy: Class sizes dropping in Boise

In March 2012, Boise voters were asked to pass a property tax levy to address school class sizes. The statistics say the class sizes are dropping across the board.

Boise narrows trustee search

A new trustee will be selected at Monday’s Boise School Board meeting.

Otter hires Goedde to work on broadband issue

The former state senator will be paid $4,000 a month to sort out the Idaho Education Network fiasco.

Coeur d’Alene seeks $15 million-a-year levy

If approved in March, the two-year plan could be the largest supplemental levy in the state.

Survey: Idahoans dissatisfied with K-12 funding

A majority of Idahoans believes state education policy is headed in the wrong direction, according to a Utah surveying firm.

Albertson Foundation awards $34 million in grants in 2014

The Boise-based foundation says its grants mark a shift toward community investments.

McCall superintendent resigns, but details are scarce

Glen Szymoniak has resigned after six years as superintendent. He received a $165,000 settlement from the district, according to the McCall Star-News.