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Luna: Reserve funds should go toward salaries
Jan 26, 2012 at 9:18 AM
The state is moving the money from salaries to help pay for classroom technology and teacher pay-for-performance as part of Luna's "Students Come First" education changes

In ethics tit-for-tat, GOP blasts Idaho Dems
Jan 13, 2012 at 2:25 PM
On Monday, Democratic Party Chairman Larry Grant criticized Republican Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter for not reining in alleged transgressions, citing:

Luna corrected on college attendance tweet
Jan 12, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Superintendent Lonnie Barber says he understands how Luna could have could have misconstrued the information.

Idaho to take public comment on online education rule
Sep 28, 2011 at 10:05 AM
The state Board of Education said a 30-day comment period will start next Wednesday on the proposed graduation requirement.

Ed board to hold hearings on online learning rule
Jul 11, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Board spokesman Mark Browning says trustees are looking at a rule to require students to take two online course credits to graduate. The board will take public comment on the proposal during August meetings across the state.

New fiscal year means new laws for Idaho
Jul 1, 2011 at 8:13 PM
Lawmakers approved $2.5 billion in state general fund spending for this new fiscal year. That's about $47 million less than the budget approved five years ago before the economic recession gripped the state.

Luna recall signatures fall short
Jun 27, 2011 at 11:11 AM
The Committee to Recall Tom Luna needed to submit 158,107 valid signatures by Monday to succeed in their push for an August special election. But organizers say they have collected about 50,000 signatures, or about one-third of their target.

Idaho won't raise No Child Left Behind benchmarks
Jun 22, 2011 at 7:44 PM
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna says Idaho will begin implementing a new statewide accountability system to measure whether students are making adequate progress.

Education firestorm sparks attempt at repeal
Jun 8, 2011 at 4:38 PM
At issue is a polarizing new Idaho education package that restricts teacher collective bargaining, eliminates tenure and arms every high school student with a laptop.

Education agency paid $860 for panic button
May 26, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Education Department Spokeswoman Melissa McGrath says staff requested the security measure last year, but costs prevented immediate installation.

Idaho ed reform foes clear referendum hurdle
May 25, 2011 at 4:53 PM
About 48,000 people have signed the petitions, which will show up on the November 2012 ballot.

Luna cautions teachers about political activities
May 16, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Teachers are being warned they could lose their certification if they participate in efforts to recall Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna, repeal his new education reforms or engage in other political activities on school grounds.

Luna expands education task force
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May 6, 2011 at 6:53 PM
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna cites overwhelming interest from across the state of Idaho.

Luna: 'A lot of misinformation out there'
May 4, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Tom Luna was in Lewiston on Tuesday as part of his statewide tour, talking to the school districts about his controversial education reforms.

IEA files suit against state, Otter and Luna over ed reform legislation
Apr 27, 2011 at 3:26 PM
Moscow art teacher among those joining in lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Senate Bill 1108 and related trailer bills.