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Looking beyond the tech pilots

The next superintendent of public instruction will need to figure out what to do about rolling out technology in the state’s public and charter schools.

Video: Idaho Reports, 6.27.14

Talking about the fallout from the conventions, to a preview of the fall elections, on this week’s “Idaho Reports.”

Candidates spar on Hobby Lobby, plus …

The back-and-forth between Gov. Butch Otter and challenger A.J. Balukoff also touched on K-12 funding and Propositions 1, 2 and 3.

Cronin: ‘No time to be complacent’

Boise’s normally low-key school board elections are officially under way, with former state Rep. Brian Cronin firing out the first news release of the summer campaign.

Lawmaker joins Balukoff team, temporarily

Boise Democratic Rep. Mat Erpelding will serve as spokesman for the A.J. Balukoff campaign through July, while spokesman Mike Lanza is on leave.

West Ada district outsources busing

The district says the outsourcing plan will save close to $16 million over five years. Some drivers are saying they won’t pursue work with the private contractor.

Meridian no more: District renames itself

The district formerly known as the Meridian School District is giving itself a rebrand. The new moniker: West Ada School District.

Balukoff touts bipartisan endorsements

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate is backed by former state Rep. Steve Smylie, R-Boise; and Republican businessman Gary Multanen.

Democrats approve platform, unanimously

A nod to teachers? “Pre-kindergarten” or “early childhood” education? “Climate change” or “climate disruption?” Idaho Democrats wrestled with wording — then unanimously adopted a party platform.