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GOP primary results could shift dynamics of school choice debate
House Education’s anti-voucher wall may be coming down, while the Senate has lost its most powerful school choice proponent.
Check out our primary election voter guide
We asked candidates about their most important education priorities and where they stand on controversial education issues dividing the Legislature.
UPDATED: Governor, superintendent endorse legislative candidates
It’s not unusual for a governor to endorse primary races, but Little hasn’t done it regularly in his two terms.
Idaho lagged behind neighboring states in teacher pay last year
The State Board of Education has said more competitive salaries in bordering states could be hurting Idaho’s teacher retention.
Conservative incumbent faces PTA mom in Middleton primary
Like in other GOP races, school choice separates the candidates. Nichols wants to spend public funds on private education, while Bishop is skeptical.
Education committee chair defends record amid right-wing primary challenge
Yamamoto says she favored local control on issues like libraries and guns in schools. Her opponent says she has a “liberal” record.
Nampa rivals duel over education spending in repeat primary
While Lenney has called his opponent a “big spender,” Agenbroad says the incumbent has risked defunding services Nampans value, like public education.
EdNews recognized for achievement in journalism
EdNews received 16 awards, including seven first place prizes, for its work last year.
New lawsuit challenges Idaho’s Blaine Amendment
The lawsuit argues that the state’s ban on taxpayer resources going to religious institutions unconstitutionally violates religious freedom and free speech rights.
Report card: What Critchfield accomplished — and didn’t — this session
Critchfield accomplished one of her top priorities but others fizzled after failing to garner support among lawmakers.