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Report: Young parents face education and income gaps

Parents who are 18 to 24 years old are as likely to be high school dropouts as they are likely to hold a college degree, according to statewide numbers released Tuesday.

SDE addresses some criticisms of Ybarra’s school safety plan

An aide said state superintendent Sherri Ybarra is listening to other education leaders, as she continues to push her controversial multimillion plan. Here’s what came up — and what didn’t come up — during a webinar Thursday evening.

Statesman: Jordan campaign tumult centers on creation of tribal super PAC

In a resignation letter, obtained by the Statesman’s Cynthia Sewell, Paulette Jordan’s former campaign manager criticizes the campaign’s “detestable” emphasis on growing a federal super PAC.

IEA endorses Simpson in congressional race

For the second time this year, the teachers’ union has thrown its support behind a prominent Republican.

Times-News: After three failed bond issues, Shoshone starts over

Three bond issues have failed in the rural Magic Valley school district. Several other districts are wrestling with the fallout from unsuccessful bond issues.

Jordan campaign undergoes major shakeup

For the second time in four months, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s campaign team is in flux.

Aberdeen to try again for facilities levy

The 10-year levy would cover maintenance and repairs. An identical proposal narrowly missed the two-thirds supermajority threshold in August.

Boise opens application window for new trustee

Applications are due Sept. 28. Trustees hope to name a successor to Doug Park on Oct. 8.

More SROs? Or armed school ‘guardians?’ Florida debates school safety options

Other states, including Idaho, are weighing their options. The centerpiece of state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s plan is an $18.5 million grant proposal to help schools add security staff.