Superintendent Tom Luna
Otter may not fully fund task force plans
Gov. Butch Otter teased out a few details about his state budget proposal — and the numbers will likely come up short of state superintendent Tom Luna’s K-12 spending plan.
Education department responds to anti-Core letter
State Superintendent Tom Luna and his staff attempt to clear up concerns voiced by Sen. Steven Thayn and Madison School District Superintendent Geoffrey Thomas about the roll out of Idaho Core Standards.
Luna hopeful for ‘heavy lift’ for K-12
In an interview with Idaho Public Television’s “Idaho Reports,” state superintendent Tom Luna says he is hopeful that the Legislature will make a down payment on the education task force recommendations.
Is Luna changing his views on pre-K?
A news story suggests Superintendent Tom Luna’s opposition to pre-kindergarten programs is softening.
Budget blowback: What does it signal?
Two State Board of Education members took Tom Luna’s K-12 budget to task last week, saying public schools could benefit at higher education’s expense. This could be a foreshadowing of future budget battles.
The superintendent’s race that isn’t … so far
In 13 months, Idaho voters will elect a superintendent of public instruction. To say the least, the campaign is fluid.
There’s no ‘i’ in team, either …
In its weekly e-newsletter, the State Department of Education touts Tom Luna’s proposed budget increase for “publc schools.”
Luna budget holds line on technology
The state superintendent’s 2014-15 budget proposal includes $13.4 million for technology programs — which is identical to 2013-14 spending.
Downplaying scores, touting participation
Idaho has the highest percentage of high school students taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Students aren’t required to take the SAT, but the state will cover student fees for the college entrance exam.
K-12 endowment payment to stay put
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna argued for an increase from the normal $31.3 million annual payment. But he found no support from the other four statewide elected officials on Idaho’s Land Board.