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Video: Luna’s election news conference
On Monday, state superintendent Tom Luna said he will not seek re-election in 2014 — in part, because he believes election-year politics could undermine a rare chance at education reform.
Today’s joint session is for public testimony
Anyone is welcome to speak about anything education related — except Idaho Core Standards. The governor’s task force recommendations are the preferred topic.
Jensen kicks off state superintendent campaign
The award-winning principal and former teacher from American Falls will run in the May 20 Republican primary where he will face John Eynon.
Luna tweaks education budget
Schools chief Tom Luna now calls for 1 percent salary increase for educators — and more money to reverse recession-era budget cuts.
Common Core forum packs Statehouse
The meeting gave lawmakers and the public a chance to weigh the pros and cons of the new academic standards in English and math, but was unlikely to settle some lingering differences.
Gooding superintendent resigns
Heather Williams explains why she stepped down. Also inside is a link to a Times-News (Twin Falls newspaper) article that details recent turmoil in the district involving a lawsuit, investigation and resignation of a principal.
Grangeville teacher joins superintendent’s race
John Eynon says the Idaho Core Standards are part of the “Democrat Party platform.”
An alternative budget blueprint for K-12
The state has ample money to boost teacher pay and reverse K-12 cuts from the Great Recession, a retired state economists and a quartet of education advocates said Monday.
Will school districts keep budget flexibility?
Districts have some say over how many teachers they hire — and the on-the-ground results vary widely,
Paper: Reported bias leads to resignation
A Thursday article in the Twin Falls Times-News details a lawsuit, investigation and the Jan. 14 resignation of a principal in Gooding. Superintendent Heather Williams resigned on Jan. 16, but says the turmoil is unrelated to her decision.