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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…

After two recalls, what’s next for Caldwell district?

Over five months, one of Idaho’s largest districts has lost a superintendent, assistant superintendent and two trustees.

Education task force reconvenes, looks to future

Social studies and government teacher Cindy Wilson said the group’s 20 recommendations are beginning to make a positive difference in her classroom.

Lewiston floats local option sales tax proposal

After watching three school bonds fail within a decade, Lewiston leaders hope to work with Idaho School Boards Association to seek flexibility as they try to address school facilities.

News briefs from around Idaho

A “cement-breaking” ceremony was held Thursday morning to showcase the future digs of Athlos Academies headquarters in Downtown Boise. Athlos is taking over the former Macy’s Building at 10th and Idaho and a host of city leaders and Athlos employees watched a handful of dignitaries actually break cement with sledgehammers to start the…