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

Is it time to ground the tech pilots?

A State Board of Education subcommittee thinks so. The panel favors a statewide approach to providing technology in the schools.

Idaho Falls pushes a new math focus

The district has adopted a new math curriculum and is partnering with a Regional Math Center to provide training for teachers and principals.

Kuna trustees hope to end division

Trustees Michael Law and Carl Ericson said they want to put this year’s contentious election issues behind them and focus on education.

West Ada will seek another bond issue

West Ada’s failed bond issue headlined a mixed bag of school election results across the state.

West Ada bond issue fails

The $104 million bond issue was aimed at alleviating crowding in the state’s largest school district.

Boise trustee candidates share their ideas for improving schools

Boise Metro Chamber hosted a forum before the election on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Kuna recall effort fails

Opponents of Michael Law say he opposed a levy and so he should be removed from office. Law says he was concerned for families in poverty.

$104 million is on the line in a low-key, West Ada election

Are voters in Idaho’s largest school district willing to assume $104 million in long-term debt to build new schools and remodel a high school? It may be the most important school election no one is talking about.

Luna: Resigning was not an option

In the four-plus months left in his term, Luna has numerous goals to accomplish.

Tom Luna to take job with nonprofit

The state superintendent will serve as vice president of policy, advocacy and research for Project Lead the Way, an Indianapolis-based vendor of K-12 STEM materials and training.