State Department of Education

Ybarra breaks silence on website wording

Sherri Ybarra says she takes responsibility for the site’s content. Jana Jones is accusing Ybarra of plagiarism.

Rival campaigns, identical language

Jana Jones said she wrote the passage in January with her staff. Sherri Ybarra’s website was launched more than two months later.

A surprising superintendent’s endorsement

Why is Idaho’s reigning superintendent of the year crossing party lines in the race for state superintendent?

Jones calls for building education coalition

Democrat superintendent candidate Jana Jones spoke to hundreds of school administrators Monday; Republican candidate Sherri Ybarra declined to participate.

99 schools seek tech pilot grants

Schools have proposed more than $26 million worth of technology pilot projects. The State Department of Education has $3 million in grant money at its disposal.

How did Sherri Ybarra pull off the upset?

Republicans selected an educator who raised very little money and did little campaigning — but managed to win a four-way campaign.

Jensen reports raising $38,000 for schools

The GOP candidate for state superintendent has asked supporters to donate to local schools instead of contributing to his campaign.

Latest debate draws out new answers

Find out what the candidates think about raising taxes, Idaho’s new standardized tests and how they plan to improve Idaho’s reading scores.

Randy Jensen focuses on relationships

American Falls middle school principal Randy Jensen wants to bring small-town flavor to statewide office.

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.