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Voters learn things at debates. Maybe that’s why many incumbents dodge them.
Co-sponsored by EdNews, Tuesday’s debate between GOP state superintendent Debbie Critchfield and Democratic challenger Becky Sundin Mitchell was an election-year outlier. And that’s the problem.
Threatened, bullied, blindsided: District leaders speak out on benefit trust’s ‘systemic silence’
A group of superintendents claim the Idaho School Benefit Trust intentionally withheld information until after districts renewed for another year. They’ve reached out to the governor.
State superintendent candidates spar over funding, private schools and politics
Debbie Critchfield and Becky Sundin Mitchell laid out different approaches to Idaho’s education system during Tuesday’s debate.
‘Care, commitment and innovation:’ Nampa Culinary teacher creates community
After struggling through high school, Sal Soto never thought he’d return years later as an educator, helping students like himself.
What can we expect from the U of I search? Secrecy, for starters.
After a tortured 16-month Boise State search, U of I’s may move faster. But a smoother search won’t necessarily be a more transparent one.
U of I could drop its last standardized test requirement
The test requirement applies to barely 10% of the U of I’s incoming class — students that fall into a small GPA “donut hole.”
Reports show large, unexplained discrepancies — just months apart — in trust fund’s balance
The Idaho Department of Insurance is investigating why these two reports differ by millions, while schools that have to cover the shortfall await answers.
Lake Pend Oreille launches career technical center at Sandpoint High School
The new building was made possible by a $3.5 million grant from the Idaho Career Ready Students program, along with support from community partners.
Married lesbians challenge GOP leaders in their political debut
The Easleys face an uphill battle against two well-funded, well-known Republicans. Social media is their strategy.
School board advocacy group tees up potential legislative priorities
Trustees from across Idaho will vote on resolutions dealing with attendance-based school funding, a controversial fetal development law and local control, among other issues.