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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
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.
Ybarra fails to back up JFAC endorsement claims
The joint budget committee’s powerful co-chairs back Ybarra, but the campaign’s own endorsement lists include seven of the committee’s 20 members.
Treasure Valley students show little or no growth
Community partnership released a report of 11 indicators, ranging from school readiness to college go-on rates and performance.
Superintendent’s candidates: comparing education resumes
Sherri Ybarra is admitted to the University of Idaho’s doctoral program in education, while Jana Jones received a doctorate in 2001.