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

Judge denies teacher’s claims of violations in the Snake River School District

Former superintendent Mark Gabrylczyk said he feels “vindicated” about his actions during a teacher-review process.

Otter, Ybarra rip White House ‘guidance’ on transgender students

Gov. Butch Otter hinted at a lawsuit, and said he believed the federal guidelines would not survive a legal challenge.

A $5 million step to fill the counseling gap

Idaho districts will share the money to boost college and career counseling. And the new programs will vary from district to district.

Elections 101: What’s on the ballot Tuesday

Voters will settle a host of high-profile legislative primaries, decide on two dozen school bond issues and levies — and weigh in on the West Ada recalls.

District 25 House Seat A, Bell vs. Sternes

A longtime military veteran is challenging one of the Legislature’s main budget writers for a House seat in the Magic Valley.

District 1 Senate, Keough vs. Rohrer

A political newcomer is taking on the most senior member of the Idaho Senate in a tough North Idaho Republican primary race.

Idaho Falls plans for major structural upgrades

Two high schools and three elementary schools need facilities changes. Patrons would have to approve a bond, likely to go before voters in November.

District 22 Senate, Den Hartog vs. Porter

This Ada County Senate race is a rematch of 2014’s Republican primary, which Den Hartog won 53.5 percent to 46.5 percent.

Broadband snafu could cost districts nearly $2 million

Fifty-seven districts and charters could be on the hook, stemming back to purchases from 2013 and 2014. In the Pocatello School District, for example, nearly $350,000 in payments are in limbo.