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

A colorful debate — but light on K-12

Public education received only scant mention during Wednesday’s hour-long debate. The four Republican gubernatorial candidates talked at length about public lands and intraparty strife.

Common ground on endowment issue?

The four Republican candidates for secretary of state seemed to agree on one point Tuesday night: natural resource development could help Idaho generate more money for K-12.

Tech: Middleton pilot comes of age

High school laptop program focuses on life after graduation.

Tech: Kuna tries to build on pilot

A year into a middle school Chromebooks program, Kuna wants money for a high school program.

Tech: Meridian school’s ‘rotational’ program

Meridian students use classroom technology to see the world — virtually.

Idaho students make strides in math

But kids in the Gem State lag behind the rest of the county, according to national test results. Also inside, find out which four teachers won classroom grants.

Latest debate draws out new answers

Find out what the candidates think about raising taxes, Idaho’s new standardized tests and how they plan to improve Idaho’s reading scores.

The core of John Eynon’s candidacy

Cottonwood teacher John Eynon has taken a circuitous route to his first run for office.

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.