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

Idaho districts, charters stash $215 million in savings accounts

Superintendents say the unused money safeguards against budget cuts and unforeseen costs, though some question the prudence of holding on to so much cash when almost all of the districts receive supplemental funds from taxpayer levies.

First accountability hearing marked by curiosity and questions

A state spokesman said many people are still learning about the accountability proposal and attended the hearing because they wanted to learn more.

Ybarra’s legislative liaison is no stranger to education policy

New chief policy advisor Duncan Robb has experience teaching and worked on education policy in Washington, D.C., before moving to Idaho.

Caldwell mayor honored for supporting kids

Garret Nancolas uses his public service platform to launch and promote programs that help Caldwell’s youth.

Oppenheimer, Wagers win Boise trustee races

Beth Oppenheimer has been one of Idaho’s most visible advocates for pre-K. David Wagers, president of Idaho Candy Co., was appointed to the School Board in January 2015.

School accountability forums kick off this week

State officials want educators and the public to help decide how we should measure the quality of our schools.

Ybarra to seek 6.6 percent increase in public school spending

Ybarra built her 2017-18 budget around investments in teacher pay, classroom technology and the state’s reading and math initiatives.

Wasden files countersuit in Idaho Education Network battle

The attorney general says the state owes no money to its broadband vendors — and says the companies owe taxpayers $29.7 million.

Horman to head up school safety advisory board

Idaho Falls Rep. Wendy Horman had sponsored the bill that created the new school security office.

Church missions affect college go-on rates in East Idaho

Despite a slower start, more East Idaho students go on to earn college degrees or some form of postsecondary certification than graduates from the rest of the state.