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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Students host legislative debates
Seniors at Compass Academy called the shots in two political events this week.
Middleton employees placed on leave over ‘inappropriate’ Halloween costumes
The district unveiled a six-point crisis response plan during a special meeting Saturday.
Middleton superintendent to investigate ‘inappropriate’ staff Halloween costumes
The Middleton School District is facing heated criticism on what some are calling racist photos. The school board has scheduled a special meeting for Saturday.
VanderSloot funds anti-Ybarra Facebook campaign
A Facebook post promoted by one of the billionaire’s companies has reached hundreds of Idahoans since Saturday night.
From Teton to Middleton to Moscow, school bonds and levies dot Tuesday’s ballot
The big-ticket item of the night: a $39 million levy for a new building at the College of Western Idaho. Meanwhile, the Middleton School District is going to voters with a trio of bond issues.
The superintendent’s race: What you need to know
Democrat Cindy Wilson is challenging Republican incumbent Sherri Ybarra.
The governor’s race: what you need to know
On Tuesday, Idaho voters will elect their first new governor in a dozen years. What’s at stake for education? Here’s a study guide.
Your guide to voting Tuesday
Here are tips for how and where to vote — plus guidance for last-minute cramming (totally allowed).
IEA undergoes leadership shakeup as election looms
The teachers union confirmed Sue Wigdorksi is no longer serving as the organization’s executive director.
Sunshine reports: Ybarra picks up pace; third-party donors back Wilson
Democratic challenger Cindy Wilson and her supporters could heavily outspend Republican incumbent Sherri Ybarra. A fledgling pro-Wilson group received more than $180,000 in the first three weeks of October.