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

Boise superintendent: Ditch tiered licensure plan

In the face of unified opposition, it’s time for the State Board of Education to start over, Don Coberly says.

Catchphrase update: and the winners are …

The Republican superintendent’s candidate has an election catchphrase. Or three. And here they are.

Trustee’s tiered licensure comments draw scrutiny

West Ada trustee Carol Sayles testified against the controversial plan at an Oct. 21 hearing. The school board has taken no position on the proposal.

Weekend poll: Ybarra 46 percent, Jones 45 percent

The state superintendent’s race is the closest statewide election, according to a poll released Saturday. Republicans hold double-digit leads in other statewide races.

Your Sherri Ybarra catchphrase update

Remember the superintendent candidate’s catchphrase contest? Winners will be announced at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Election Day.

State’s broadband costs could decrease

The state could wind up paying a little bit less to keep the Idaho Education Network broadband system online through June 2016.

Boise trustee resigns, says board behavior is ‘inappropriate’

Two current and two former Boise board members disagree with Boren’s accusations and say governance is smooth and successful.

Meridian Academy teacher wins top honor

Kim Zeydel was named Idaho’s Teacher of the Year during a surprise ceremony Friday at her school.

Ybarra, Jones clash in final debate

More than 200 people attended the student-run debate at Compass Academy.

Gubernatorial candidates disagree on school funding

A 90-minute debate revealed opinions about how much money the state should give schools, where the money should come from and tiered licensure.