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Paul Elementary iPad program fizzles

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

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

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

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

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

A Boise law firm has billed the state more than $61,000 for advice on public lands issues.

Here’s what Sherri Ybarra and Jana Jones told the City Club of Boise, and what the audience had to say.

The agreement came Thursday, after both sides met with a federal mediator. Details have not been released.

This week’s topics: dropping graduation rates, teacher licensure and the debate season.

A.J. Balukoff has poured more than $500,000 into TV ads, far outspending incumbent Gov. Butch Otter.