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Election 2010

Boise Schools Superintendent Stan Olson: Candidate for State Schools Super

By Jill Kuraitis, 3-17-10

Boise’s Superintendent of Schools, Stan Olson, Ed.D. plans to announce Thursday that he’ll run for State Superintendent as a Democrat, challenging Republican incumbent Tom Luna.

“I have an almost 40-year track-record of partnership and accomplishment in education at every level,” said Olson. “Given the challenges Idaho’s students face today, we need a person who understands real education leadership now more than ever.”

Olson holds a BA in History from Central Michigan University, an MA in Community Education from Eastern Michigan University, an Ed.S. from the same, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University. In his 37 years in education, Olson has been a classroom teacher, adjunct professor, school consultant and facilitator in the fields of educational leadership and school community relations, as well as a superintendent.

At his announcement, Olson will be joined by Boise School Board President AJ Balukoff, Mayor Dave Bieter and former Governor Cecil Andrus. The event will be held at Grace Jordan Elementary School, 6411 West Fairfield Ave. in Boise.

Full disclosure: Stan Olson and his wife Connie are my next-door neighbors.

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