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

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Find out where Eynon, Grover, Jensen and Ybarra stand on task force recommendations and the voter-repealed Props 1, 2 and 3 from the former Students Come First laws.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

Explore and compare data about your school

We improved our data center to include SAT and elementary reading test scores. IdahoEdTrends.org also compares local and state funding for every district in Idaho.