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West Ada’s super search hits the wall

Trustees post notices in the hallway of the Coeur d’Alene Resort that they are hiring, including qualifications, timing and board member cell phone numbers.

Trustees, education leaders converge in Coeur d’Alene

About 400 board members from district and charters met for their annual meeting. Gov. Butch Otter and schools superintendent Sherri Ybarra joined them.

West Ada trustee discusses his past and his future

Mike Vuittonet, a long-time Idahoan with seven kids who attended Meridian schools, share his life experiences and reflects on how they might prepare him for what’s ahead.

Yochum, West Ada plot course forward

Interim superintendent views his role as a “caretaker” while the district searches for a permanent superintendent and continues with the construction of Hillsdale Elementary.

Teacher of the Year honored in surprise ceremony

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra joined hundreds of cheering students to honor a STEM champion as Idaho’s 2016 Teacher of the Year.

Kids have a field day learning about the environment

Students from Council, Cambridge and New Meadows elementary schools left the classroom and entered the woods for a day of hands-on learning at the annual Forestry Expo.

Coeur d’Alene receives national award

Lake City and Coeur d’Alene high schools were recognized nationally for providing underrepresented students with the support they need to be successful in high school and to prepare for post-secondary education.

Melba breaks ground on new school

Melba elementary school students, parents, teachers and district administrators broke ground to moving tractors and footings for a new elementary school on Monday. Melba trustees, Rep. Christy Perry, Superintendent Andy Grover and elementary principal Sherry Adams all had golden shovels and hard hats to celebrate construction that is in full swing. “Once a great building…