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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.

Trustee candidate issues complaint

School board hopeful John Hruby has complained about endorsement flyers placed in schools and the makeup of the ballots voters will receive Sept. 2.

Idaho SAT scores improve slightly

But most Idaho students, and most Idaho schools, fall far below the college-readiness guidelines touted by the nonprofit group that administers the Scholastic Aptitude Test.