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Idaho loses ground on the SAT
Idaho’s scores on the college-placement exam dropped. On top of that, Idaho’s scores don’t stack up well against comparable states. Here’s the latest data, in context.
Education’s stake in the Medicaid expansion debate
For six years, lawmakers have debated the fate of the 62,000 Idahoans in the Medicaid coverage “gap.” Only recently has education emerged as an element in this discussion.
Idaho makes no headway toward ’60 percent goal’
After seven years, two task forces and $133 million in spending, Idaho is unable to convince more high school graduates to continue their education.
Idaho ACT scores unchanged from 2017
Barely a third of Idaho’s Class of 2018 took the college-placement test. The test’s vendor cautions against making broad state-to-state comparisons.
Rankings, rankings, rankings: Fact-checking Monday’s gubernatorial debate
Here’s what Brad Little and Paulette Jordan had to say about education. And here’s what the numbers really say.
Analysis: In a testy superintendent’s debate, narratives come into sharp focus
The two candidates exchanged barbs early and often on Friday.
Five legislative races to watch
The vast majority of legislative races won’t be competitive, so keep an eye out for these five races on Nov. 6.
Wilson builds on fundraising edge over Ybarra
Democrat Cindy Wilson heads into the final four weeks of the state superintendent’s race with nearly a 4-to-1 fundraising advantage over GOP incumbent Sherri Ybarra.
Ybarra kicks off campaign with help from former co-worker accused of sexual harassment
The small gathering was held in an Eagle bar owned by a former Mountain Home principal whose teaching certificate was suspended by the state due to sexual harassment allegations.
Idaho’s college and career advising program: a $21 million budget puzzle
Schools don’t have to spend their college and career advising money to actually hire advisers. And schools haven’t been required to explain where they spend the money.