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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Panel finalizes $175 million teacher pay plan
The recommendation will be issued to the Legislature during the 2015 session.
Third candidate showdown focuses on funding
Jana Jones says Idaho should explore an Internet sales tax; Sherri Ybarra defers to lawmakers on tax issues.
Second super debate heats up late
Jones and Ybarra meet again Friday in Boise.
State offers college savings account
The program offers tax breaks and incentives to save for post-secondary education for anyone in the family.
What happened to the class of 2013?
In 2012-13, Idaho graduation rates dropped to a 10-year low — the result of newer, tougher federal reporting requirements
First debate offers few revelations
The two candidates for state superintendent of public instruction often had similar answers, but highlighted differences in their backgrounds.
Jones, Ybarra urge caution on tiered licensure
Both superintendent’s candidates say the complex licensing issue needs to be scrutinized.
Top teacher nominations coming due
Nominations must be postmarked by this Friday.
Idaho’s $1 billion school levy bill
Since 2007 — and during Gov. Butch Otter’s tenure — Idaho schools have backfilled budgets with more than $1 billion in supplemental property tax levies.
Letter to teachers angers union
A State Board member attempts to explain a proposed teacher licensure rule; the teachers’ union calls the letter inappropriate and misleading.