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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.
Big number from the gubernatorial money race: $6.6 million
Meanwhile, the four candidates for state superintendent put a meager $45,392 into their statewide race in the latest filing period.