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

Ybarra’s out. Here’s what happens next.

Debbie Critchfield ousted the two-term state superintendent Tuesday. But it doesn’t mean Ybarra’s out just yet — or that Critchfield’s in.

Analysis: The Idaho GOP’s civil war remains unsettled

Mainstream and hardline Republican factions both scored big wins in Tuesday’s elections. The battle for control over the state’s prevailing party will continue.

Analysis: When a primary becomes a purge

Tuesday’s legislative primaries were a bloodbath, with 20 Republican incumbents losing or poised to lose. So, what will the Legislature look like next January?

Mountain Home bond issue fails; voters OK various school levies

Tuesday’s historic primary election included some $97 million in school levies and bond issues, most of which was rejected by voters across the state.

Little rolls in GOP primary; Bedke, Labrador, McGrane lead in final state count

Tuesday’s vote brought to an end an often-bitter battle within the Republican Party. Across the state and up and down the ticket, mainstream Republicans and hardline conservatives sought to seize control of the state’s prevailing political party.

Playing Election Day catchup? We’ve got you covered.

Brush up on the historic May 17 primary, which carries big implications for K-12, possible shakeups in statewide offices and 105 legislative seats up for grabs.

Idaho state GOP sues county GOP, claiming its ‘illegal conduct’ will harm Republicans

“Either the Republican Party is the party of law and order or we’re not,” state party chairman says.

Analysis: What the sunshine reports tell us (and don’t tell us) about the election

In the absence of independent polling, campaign finance reports are the closest thing Idaho political junkies have to a black box. But they’re not a perfect tool to predict winners and losers.