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Analysis: Six takeaways from Monday’s gubernatorial debate
An in-depth look at what the candidates had to say about taxes, teacher pay, pre-K — and each other.
Idaho ramps up school safety measures amid threats
State and local leaders are beefing up school safety measures amid rising fears of school shootings and local threats.
Young, VanOrden to square off at forum
Challenger Julianne Young hopes to unseat Rep. Julie VanOrden, who helped author a controversial sex education bill earlier this year.
James Vandermaas, candidate for Congress
After spending a career in law enforcement, James Vandermaas opposes arming classroom teachers, and says “common-sense” regulations could make schools and communities safer.
State Board approves tuition and fee increases
Find out how much of an increase students can expect at University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University.
Rockland hires superintendent
Driggs Elementary School principal Greg Larson will fill the position on July 1, the district posted on its website Wednesday.
Lawmakers face a funding and accountability puzzle
A legislative committee wants to present a new school funding formula to the 2019 Legislature. One question: Can the state link its funding formula to school accountability?
Democratic candidates agree on most everything — except charters
Governor candidates A.J. Balukoff and Paulette Jordan discussed Idaho education for an hour on Monday and had more in common than not.
Research group: Some Idaho teacher-prep programs underperform
One national expert says the quality of teacher-prep programs affects student performance.
Whatever became of the higher ed task force?
The 2018 Legislature did little with the recommendations from Gov. Butch Otter’s higher ed task force. The next move may belong to Idaho’s next governor.