Day: October 24, 2013

Fulcher, Otter: Mirror images on K-12?

If state Sen. Russell Fulcher takes on incumbent Gov. Butch Otter, a state-run health exchange could be the challenger’s centerpiece issue. On education, there is little separating the two Republicans.

Idaho absent from dangerous schools list

Although no Idaho schools appears on the list of persistently dangerous schools, that does not mean Idaho schools are free of violence or danger.

Notebook: secretary of state’s race

A few quick hits from the secretary of state’s race. Who’s backing state Rep. Lawerence Denney, and why? And who else might jump in the race?

Idaho test scores: a global comparison

Idaho eighth-graders outperformed national and international averages on math and science tests, according to a new study. But Idaho still lagged behind several nations, such as Japan, Chinese Taipei and the Republic of Korea.