IDAHO

Otter, Balukoff spar on education — and the budget

The wide-ranging hour-long debate featured a few sharp exchanges on education topics.

But two rural superintendents say the campaign rhetoric doesn’t tell the whole story.

Nearly everyone who spoke opposed the plan and its use of local evaluations and test scores.

A national education expert says a great school blends formal and informal learning, utilizing “co-teaching” and technology.

Meanwhile, Idaho students lag well behind national benchmarks on the SAT, according to a report issued Tuesday.

Move to mastery could represent a cultural shift in how Idaho educates students.

The two secretary of state’s candidates met Monday at a City Club of Boise forum.

Residents have until Oct. 22 to submit comments on the proposal.

More than 150 high school juniors spent 24 hours sequestered to brainstorm solutions to Idaho’s education and health crises.

Candidates weigh in on Common Core and teacher licensure during a rapid-fire forum.