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Sherri Ybarra: Career educator, not a politician
The long-time teacher and administrator with the Mountain Home School District is experienced in the classroom but not the political arena.
Analysis: Eynon’s case to his base
At a City Club of Boise candidate forum Monday, Cottonwood teacher John Eynon staked out his political turf on Common Core, endowment issues and pre-K.
Super candidates carve out differences
Find out where Eynon, Grover, Jensen and Ybarra stand on task force recommendations and the voter-repealed Props 1, 2 and 3 from the former Students Come First laws.
Andy Grover completes checklist with run
The fifth-generation Idahoan has always wanted to run for state superintendent and he’s been preparing for this moment all of his adult life.
IdahoEdNews.org, Richert earn top awards
Our website received General Excellence recognition and Kevin Richert won Idaho’s print Reporter of the Year during the first year of Idaho Education News.
Monday morning news roundup
Catch up on the latest campaign news, find out which Caldwell teacher won a scholarship and which charter school has appointed Lori Otter to its advisory board.
Explore and compare data about your school
We improved our data center to include SAT and elementary reading test scores. IdahoEdTrends.org also compares local and state funding for every district in Idaho.
Analysis: the educators talk education …
… but how will the state superintendent’s candidates handle the inevitable politics of the job?
Journalist shares why U.S. kids aren’t the best
Amanda Ripley says American schools are too easy and noisy and lack focus, and teachers aren’t properly trained, compared to other countries.
First superintendent debate ends in a tie
Three of the four GOP candidates share views on Common Core, testing and early childhood education.