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

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.

PTECH connects education to industry

This program offers Idaho kids a debt-free path to an associate’s degree and connects them to high-demand jobs.

Is Tom Luna betting on Jana Jones?

In an interview with The Times-News, Republican Tom Luna suggests the state superintendent’s race is Democrat Jana Jones’ to lose.