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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Idaho Falls kids organize, run debate
A group of 80 students from Compass Academy handled every aspect of a superintendent debate between Sherri Ybarra and Jana Jones.
Jones named in guardianship dispute
The state superintendent’s candidate says the civil claim over a family loan is false; her attorney calls the claim politically motivated. A court hearing is scheduled for Nov. 7.
Ybarra, district mum about campaign leave of absence
Sherri Ybarra has taken some time off from the Mountain Home School District to run for state superintendent. But the campaign and the district are saying little about the details.
Idaho earns an average mark for its schools
According to a report by WalletHub.com, Idaho is about 27th overall and has one of the highest bullying incident report rates in the country.
Kloc pushes for private sector to fund pre-K pilots
The Boise lawmaker wants businesses and banks to predominately support three years of early childhood education classes.
Balukoff has put $3.2 million into his campaign
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate pumped nearly $1 million into his campaign from Oct. 1 through Oct. 16.
Analysis: The politics of the pratfall
Will Sherri Ybarra’s misstatements affect the outcome of the Nov. 4 election — or will the GOP superintendent’s candidate win anyway?
PROFILE: Jones joins race to push for new education direction
As a former chief deputy superintendent of public instruction, Jones says her experience sets her apart.
PROFILE: Ybarra’s a surprise nominee, with an uneven campaign
Sherri Ybarra is touting her front-line education experience in her first run for statewide office. But her campaign has been marked by self-inflicted gaffes and sporadic fundraising.