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UPDATED: Boise State breaks a series of public records deadlines

Idaho EdNews has requested the records to shed light on two high-profile decisions: a possible move to the Pac-12 Conference and a recent forfeiture of a women’s volleyball match. The university called two of EdNews’ assertions “patently false.”

District 6: Candidates agree on increased school facility funding, differ on private school choice

Rep. Brandon Mitchell faces retired science educator Kathy Dawes in his run for a third term.

Prop. 1 would transform Idaho elections

Ballot initiative would bring changes like open primaries and ranked-choice voting to Idaho’s primary and general elections.

As grant program ends, state hopes to ‘change the conversation’ on safety projects

The $20 million grants might be a one-shot deal. But a new school facilities law could help the state address lingering safety issues.

Teachers’ union endorses Prop. 1, candidates in 22 legislative districts

The various endorsements came from either Idaho Education Association’s members, board of directors or political action committee.

District 6: Challenger touts support of public ed; incumbent faces controversy over alleged public forum outburst

This is the first in a series of candidate profiles that Idaho Education News will publish leading up to the Nov. 5 general election. Our coverage is focusing on competitive races in swing districts and those that have implications for education policy.