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The latest and breaking news and investigative reports about Idaho public education.

Is Tom Luna betting on Jana Jones?

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

Public schools will see a 4.7 percent boost from state land proceeds in 2015-16 — but several other beneficiaries are in line for a bigger boost.

The outgoing state superintendent also urged business leaders to support the new Idaho Core Standards.

Also inside, find out about an evening learning session about Idaho Core Standards.

Odyssey Charter School will close for good at 5 p.m., about 48 hours after a state panel revoked its charter.

Boise HIgh’s Kate Tsourmas has never had a B and scored perfectly on the ACT test. She was close to perfect on the SAT. Find out what’s next for her.

Education leaders from Massachusetts and Florida discuss the K-12 system, and the future, at a Boise forum.

The Caldwell alternative school is trying new programs designed to empower kids and build self-esteem.

The Odyssey Charter School has an enrollment of about 100 students; school leaders will meet Thursday night to discuss options.

Tom Luna awarded $151,000 in staff “retention bonuses,” but about one-fifth of the money went to former staffers.