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