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PROFILE: Otter walking a fine line on K-12

As Gov. Butch Otter seeks a third term, he faces criticism over Propositions 1, 2 and 3, education budget cuts and Common Core.

This debate’s battle: Does JFAC support Ybarra?

Sherri Ybarra claims support of the powerful legislative budget committee. However, her website lists formal endorsements from only two committee members, and a third member is a campaign donor.

The voting record story: what Ybarra had to say

Sherri Ybarra said she is running for the full-time state superintendent’s post, in part, to make up for her sporadic record of voting.

Ybarra, Jones clash in TV debate

Candidates differ on major budget priorities, go on the offensive as Election Day nears.

Ybarra skipped at least 15 of 17 state elections

Republican Superintendent nominee Sherri Ybarra has not voted in a statewide general election since moving to Mountain Home in 1996, county records show.

Nampa budget: back in the black

A $5.3 million shortfall has officially been erased, and the district ended 2013-14 with $1.7 million in the bank.

Idaho teen earns worldwide recognition

The Coeur d’Alene High dropout is a successful programmer and entrepreneur named to Time’s list of the most influential teens of 2014.

All-day kindergarten is a priority at Lincoln

The Twin Falls elementary school has seen huge gains for at-risk 5-year-olds who enroll for a full day of instruction.

Another hitch in the Idaho broadband dispute

Mediation has been fruitless, and the case over the Idaho Education Network contract remains in court. What’s at stake for taxpayers?

Ybarra is searching for a slogan

Can you think of a campaign catchphrase? If so, then Sherri Ybarra wants to hear from you.