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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.
Boise School District agrees to raises
Teachers and administrators will get an increase to base salary and all employees get a one-time bonus.
Otter seeks to fill State Board seat
Interested applicants have until June 16 to turn in paperwork. Meanwhile, Gov. Butch Otter has yet to fill a second State Board vacancy created by Ken Edmunds’ late 2013 departure.
Did Otter show weakness in primary?
The incumbent governor lost key counties in Tuesday’s primary, which could make him vulnerable against a challenger with an education background.
A $22.1 million school election day
This time, Kuna voters narrowly approved a $6.38 million levy — one of 18 school levies to pass statewide.
How did Sherri Ybarra pull off the upset?
Republicans selected an educator who raised very little money and did little campaigning — but managed to win a four-way campaign.
Ybarra wins GOP superintendent’s primary
American Falls principal Randy Jensen ran second to the Mountain Home school administrator, followed closely by Cottonwood teacher John Eynon and Melba superintendent Andy Grover.
Live election results
Click here for the latest numbers in the statewide primary races
Jensen reports raising $38,000 for schools
The GOP candidate for state superintendent has asked supporters to donate to local schools instead of contributing to his campaign.