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

Candidates answer questions on education

Become an educated voter on education-related issues by reviewing how candidates in contested primaries think about funding, curriculum and testing.

Randy Jensen focuses on relationships

American Falls middle school principal Randy Jensen wants to bring small-town flavor to statewide office.

McGrath leaving Luna’s staff

State Department’s communications director and senior staff member is leaving for an education position in Washington, D.C.

Schools should embrace strategic planning

A national consulting expert tells education leaders that creating a strategic plan can be exciting and fun because “you learn something about yourself.”

Sherri Ybarra: Career educator, not a politician

The long-time teacher and administrator with the Mountain Home School District is experienced in the classroom but not the political arena.

Analysis: Eynon’s case to his base

At a City Club of Boise candidate forum Monday, Cottonwood teacher John Eynon staked out his political turf on Common Core, endowment issues and pre-K.

Super candidates carve out differences

Find out where Eynon, Grover, Jensen and Ybarra stand on task force recommendations and the voter-repealed Props 1, 2 and 3 from the former Students Come First laws.

Andy Grover completes checklist with run

The fifth-generation Idahoan has always wanted to run for state superintendent and he’s been preparing for this moment all of his adult life.

IdahoEdNews.org, Richert earn top awards

Our website received General Excellence recognition and Kevin Richert won Idaho’s print Reporter of the Year during the first year of Idaho Education News.

Monday morning news roundup

Catch up on the latest campaign news, find out which Caldwell teacher won a scholarship and which charter school has appointed Lori Otter to its advisory board.