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Kids explain what they’re thankful for

Idaho EdNews asked kiddos from Eagle Hills Elementary School what they’re thankful this year. Check out the video — their answers are sweet and surprising.

“Yodel-ay-hee-hoo!” Alden Neal takes the stage

Malad’s former board member doubles as an auctioneer. He has entertained attendees of the Idaho School Boards Association annual convention for 26 years. Listen to him chant.

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.

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…

Pageant winner aspires to serve her community

A Capital High School senior stepped out of her comfort zone to be a positive role model to others.

Masonry program sets up career path to engineering

The College of Western Idaho is partnering with West Ada School District to bring masonry instruction and curriculum to students.

Students, teachers volunteer to keep library open

Borah High School is able to keep an after-school program running at no cost thanks to the help of kids and staff. The program caters to all students, but mostly those who speak English as a second language.