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Luna reflects on 2013 legislative session

In an interview with Idaho Education News, the public schools chief said education groups showed leadership and a willingness to work together.

Recapping and reviewing the 2013 Legislature

What did the 2013 Legislature mean for education? Plenty. Here are the highlights.

Legislature passes school budget

Both the House and Senate passed a $1.308 billion K-12 education budget Thursday morning, setting up the end of the 2013 legislative session.

Education task force meetings set

The governor’s education task force is hitting the road, starting next week. Get the schedule here — and learn how to get engaged and stay informed.

Budget fix sails through houses

After a whirlwind day, a bill designed to break the K-12 budget impasse whisks through both houses and heads to Gov. Butch Otter’s desk.

Deja vu: New school budget mirrors old one

A new — and virtually identical — public schools budget will be up for a vote Thursday morning.

Charter bills clear House again

The House signed off on Senate amendments to two charter schools bills — sending both to Gov. Butch Otter’s desk.

Going-home bill aims to resolve K-12 impasse

In order to adjourn, possibly by Thursday, legislative budget writers must still draft and pass a 2013-14 public school budget.

Building ‘no-excuses’ schools

Two schools of thought on personalizing the education experience.

House Ed advances ‘radiator cap’ contract bill

An Idaho School Boards Assocation-supported bill would allow school districts to cut teacher pay or reduce contract days. It now heads to the House floor.