State Department of Education
Andy Grover completes checklist with run
The fifth-generation Idahoan has always wanted to run for state superintendent and he’s been preparing for this moment all of his adult life.
Analysis: the educators talk education …
… but how will the state superintendent’s candidates handle the inevitable politics of the job?
First superintendent debate ends in a tie
Three of the four GOP candidates share views on Common Core, testing and early childhood education.
Readers’ questions: Grover’s answers
We asked our Facebook followers what they wanted to ask the state superintendent’s candidates. Andy Grover answers three readers’ questions.
Readers’ questions: Ybarra’s answers
We asked our Facebook followers what they wanted to ask the state superintendent’s candidates. Sherri Ybarra answers two readers’ questions.
Candidates stake out differences with platform
Among the differences: GOP state superintendent candidate Andy Grover objects to using tax credits to encourage school choice, while primary opponent Sherri Ybarra says she is open to pre-K.
Tech pilots: An introductory course
The State Department of Education will host webinars this week for school officials hoping to apply for a share of $3 million in technology pilot grants.
Jensen: Give to schools, not campaign
State schools superintendent candidate Randy Jensen is encouraging supporters to donate to the school of their choice, instead of his campaign.
State’s testing chief to leave
TJ Bliss, Idaho’s point person on the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium test rollout, will leave the state at the end of the school year.
18 superintendents endorse Grover
Several rural district leaders, as well as Nampa’s Pete Koehler, are supporting a fellow superintendent for the state’s top education job.