Day: February 6, 2014

Reform efforts shaped Luna’s seven years

The debate over Propositions 1, 2 and 3 sharply divided Idahoans, but outgoing State Superintendent Tom Luna believes the process paved the way for more widely accepted reform efforts now on the table.

Tom Luna charts his exit strategy

Outgoing state superintendent Tom Luna hopes to take some of the politics out of the debate over education policy. Will things work out that way?

Broadband: State could be forced to pay feds

Funding for a statewide broadband program could be in indefinite “limbo,” as a federal contractor reviews the state’s contract. If the feds find the contract null and void, the state could be on the hook for nearly $13.5 million.

Education news roundup: Thursday, Feb. 6

Fees for teacher background checks may be going up. Get the latest on this bill — and more Statehouse activity.

Yes, there IS a permanent record …

No, kids, it wasn’t a bluff after all. And here’s the language to prove it.