Kevin Richert
Cristina McNeil, candidate for Congress
This is the 12th of a periodic series of interviews with candidates for state and federal office — with an emphasis on education topics.
Big number from the gubernatorial money race: $6.6 million
Meanwhile, the four candidates for state superintendent put a meager $45,392 into their statewide race in the latest filing period.
Think tank urges states to think ‘strategically’ about teacher pay
A National Council on Teacher Quality report says Idaho has taken only a partial step slow to reward high-performing teachers.
Boise scales back refugee education program
Far fewer refugee students are arriving in Boise. So the Boise School District is taking a different approach to helping refugees learn English — and adjust to a new school in a new land.
A mysterious $1,000 donor to the Ybarra campaign
So, who is KHSE LLC, of Fairfax Station, Va., and why does this group care about the Idaho state superintendent’s race? That’s the mystery.
Democrats file complaint over conservative newsletter
In a complaint filed Friday, the Idaho Democratic Party says The Idahoan is not a newspaper, but instead “nothing more than a campaign mailer” with ties to conservative groups.
What is ‘The Idahoan,’ and what does it say about this election?
The conservative newsletter’s endorsements, and non-endorsements, are both intriguing.
A Wednesday election endorsement roundup
As the May 15 election approaches, endorsement season is heating up. Catch the latest news here.
Ybarra’s red tape committee steps out of the shadows
The committee of school administrators is looking for ways to cut down on paperwork requirements. In February, the committee had voted to do its work behind closed doors.
UPDATED: Where does Labrador stand on the rising cost of college?
We asked, a week ago. They haven’t answered. We’re still waiting.