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

Dave Leroy, candidate for Congress

The former lieutenant governor and attorney general says the nation has a unique opportunity to repair “wreckage” in federal spending, health care and education, among other topics.

Luke Malek, candidate for Congress

Republican congressional candidate Luke Malek isn’t sold on dismantling a federal Education Department that provides $264 million a year to Idaho schools.

Education news around Idaho

This week’s briefs feature kids who will speak at the Boise Film Festival, an Idaho School Boards Association celebration and students raising money for Hurricane Harvey victims.

Jefferson County administrators consider banning classic novel

The prospect of banning a book in this East Idaho district fueled a social media firestorm this week.

Raul Labrador, candidate for governor

“If we’re going to take some of the credit then I think we need to take some of the blame at the governor’s office,” gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador said this week.

Ousted Ybarra spokesman accused of sexual harassment and racial discrimination

Dan Goicoechea resigned from the State Department of Education on Monday, the same day a tort claim was filed against him by a former colleague at a different state agency.

Ybarra’s new spokesman leaves after one month on the job

Dan Goicoechea, Ybarra’s deputy of government affairs and spokesman, resigned on Monday.

Emergency levy bill exceeds $10 million

At least 12 growing districts across the state will collect emergency levies. Last year’s emergency levies totaled $9.1 million. Unlike other levies, emergency levies do not require voter approval.