By Andrea Natekar, The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz. Dec. 25--Many public schools are finding less time for the arts these days, as state and federal laws that focus on reading and math squeeze out time for anything else.

By The Idaho Statesman, Boise Oct. 7--Sunset Neighborhood Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Lowell Elementary School, 1507 N. 28th St., Boise. A representative from ACHD will be on hand to discuss traffic issues in the neighborhood.

By Anne Wallace Allen, The Idaho Statesman, Boise Nov. 30--It's been almost two years since a proposal to close some North End schools provoked a minor uproar.

By Tan Vinh, Seattle Times Nov. 3--For decades, Lowell Elementary School has run a nationally acclaimed special-education program, home to a physical- and speech-therapy department and what is believed to be the nation's first school playground for students of all abilities.

By Andrew Wind, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa Jun. 24--WATERLOO -- Stephanie Mohorne was named the new principal of Lowell Elementary School on Friday.