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As dual credit grows, will rural students get left behind?

By providing free college-level classes in high school, Idaho hopes to encourage a new generation of college students. The results have been mixed.

Ybarra’s new chief deputy says he’s up for the challenge

Challis Superintendent Peter McPherson joins the SDE next month.

U of I president to leave in 2019

The State Board is now searching for presidents to lead both the University of Idaho and Boise State University. INSIDE: Remarks from Chuck Staben.

State Board plans to move quickly to name interim BSU president

Outgoing Boise State President Bob Kustra still plans to retire late next month.

Eligible for financial aid, nearly a million students never get it

In Idaho, and across the nation, state scholarship programs run out of money before running out of eligible applicants. Aspiring low-income college students often feel the pain.

Low cost, low enrollment: What a study says about Idaho higher ed

Here’s how the Pell Institute research pieces together — good and bad.

Analysis: Six storylines from primary election day

Election night was every bit as turbulent — and startling — as the campaign that led up to it. Let’s break down the results, and look ahead.

State Board extends search for new Boise State president

A new committee is expected to get to work in the fall.

Wilson retires from teaching to focus on campaign

Her bid to unseat Superintendent Sherri Ybarra will become her full-time job and it begins today.

Beyond ads and endorsements: where the candidates stand on education

Here’s a rundown of distinctions between the candidates when it comes to education issues — from pre-K to Common Core to tax and spending policy.