Fast forward 45 minutes into Thursday’s state superintendent debate, and things started to really get interesting. Republican Sherri Ybarra and Democrat Jana Jones spent the first three-fourths of the debate going over stump speeches and rehearsed answers.

• They both support Idaho Core Standards.
• Both have concerns about the ISAT by SBAC tests.
• Both oppose bullying and pledge to foster safe and secure schools.
• Both worry about college go-on and graduation rates.
• Both want appropriate levels of funding for K-12.
• Both say they will be the No. 1 advocate for students and education.

In the second debate in three days (click here to read our coverage of Tuesday’s debate in Twin Falls), a pattern of agreement and familiarity tempered by nuanced distinctions threatened to emerge/Clark Corbin, IdahoED NEWS. More here.

Question: If you had to vote in this race today, whom would you vote for?

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