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Video: Making the Grade, 9.17.14

This week’s segment: Idaho’s $1 billion school levy bill, and Tom Luna’s curious election comments.

What’s the biggest supplemental school levy in Idaho? And the smallest? Answers and numbers here.

In an interview with The Times-News, Republican Tom Luna suggests the state superintendent’s race is Democrat Jana Jones’ to lose.

Boise schools superintendent Don Coberly crunches some numbers on kindergartners. Here’s what he learned.

The Legislature will have to decide whether to spend another $2.4 million on the Idaho Education Network.

Here’s what we know — so far — about debates and forums heading into Election Day. Stay tuned for updates.

One of the state’s largest school districts remains locked in a labor stalemate. Here’s where the situation stands.

Today’s topics: State Department of Education bonuses, and the Sherri Ybarra campaign website story.

Tenth-graders will be able to read “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” — with some restrictions.

Idaho’s largest school district plans to seek another bond issue; voters rejected a $104 million plan last month.