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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.
Idaho lands grant to create school safety tip line
The Idaho Office of School Safety and Security announced it had received $540,000 in competitive grants from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Advocates hope to open 10 pre-K model schools across Idaho
Much of the money will come from a two-year private grant. But early education programs will still need a stable source of state funding, a leading pre-K advocate says.
Watch our state superintendent’s roundtable discussion
Cindy Wilson answers questions about teacher pay, school safety, accountability and higher education.
Fire chief picked to fill Boise school board vacancy
Dennis Doan will fill out the remainder of Doug Park’s term, which runs through September 2020.
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.
Beyond the Books: Why are charter schools so popular?
VIDEO: Idaho Education News and EastIdahoNews.com partner on a news video segment spotlighting local and statewide education issues.
Education news around Idaho
In this week’s briefs students are encouraged to submit artwork for a holiday card contest, a new preschool project launches and you can meet a New York Times chairman.