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Otter-Balukoff debate, 10.9.14, Storified

Take a look at what Gov. Butch Otter and A.J. Balukoff had to say — and see the reactions.

Conservative group targets Boise labor deal

Contract provisions provide unfair benefits to Boise’s teachers’ union, the Idaho Freedom Foundation says in a tort claim.

Secretary of state’s candidate’s forum, Storified

Lawerence Denney and Holli Woodings squared off at a City Club of Boise forum Monday. Here’s the recap.

Analysis: Jerry Evans joins Balukoff camp

The Republican and 16-year state schools superintendent endorses Democratic gubernatorial challenger A.J. Balukoff.

Video: Making the Grade, 10.1.14

This week: the latest on the state superintendent’s race, and the teacher career ladder and tiered licensure proposals.

Paul Elementary iPad program fizzles

As Idaho wrestles with a statewide technology strategy, a rural Idaho school tries to plot its next move.

Breaking down Idaho’s ‘teacher-friendly’ rankings

What is Wallethub.com — and what does the site have to say about teaching and education in Idaho?

Campaign roundup: Oct. 1, 2014

The GOP launches ads on Gov. Butch Otter’s behalf, and Libertarian candidate John Bujak is sanctioned.

Campaign roundup: Sept. 30, 2014

Butch Otter’s K-12 talking points, the ad race heats up and Sherri Ybarra’s Basque connections.

Analysis: Three questions in the Ybarra-Jones race

After three joint appearances last week, what big questions remain unanswered?