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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

Screening committee named for president’s search

The 12 members will vet candidates and recommend finalists for the top position at the University of Idaho.

West Ada leader named superintendent of the year

Mary Ann Ranells received the annual award from members of the Idaho Association of School Administrators.

Six applicants vie for Boise trustee’s vacancy

Trustees will begin interviewing the applicants Monday, and will vote on a successor on Oct. 8.

State prepares to roll out parent and teacher surveys

Beginning this spring, the state will ask parents and teachers what they think about school and student learning.

Idaho Falls mulls future upgrades after second failed bond issue

The school board met Wednesday to discuss possible paths forward and to address why its $99.5 million request to rebuild Idaho Falls High School and remodel Skyline High School failed in August.

It’s almost debate season: Here’s a schedule

Election Day is just around the corner. Here’s how you can get informed between now and Nov. 6.

Buckskin Bill, Lonesome Larry, Sacajawea, Polly Bemis

These are just a few of the characters who shaped Idaho history and are on display in the newly remodeled Idaho State Museum.

Idaho principal dies in accident

Oliver Roberts, 42, died Saturday after a utility task vehicle he was driving rolled off an embankment in the Pebble Creek Ski area outside of Pocatello.

Ybarra pledges to pay for all master teacher bonuses

She will request $12 million from the Legislature and if that’s not enough, she’ll pull money from the state’s rainy day education savings account.

School to occupy former department store

Gem Prep: Pocatello, a four-year old K-6 public charter school, plans to make the cross-town move before next school year.