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Results were mixed Tuesday night for incumbent candidates for the Ada County Board of Commissioners.

The superintendent has unilateral authority. “It made me feel really helpless,” one student said.

During graduation at the Idaho Fine Arts Academy, a student tried handing a copy of "The Handmaid's Tale" to the superintendent.

Find out how much your district's superintendent earns.

Its schools repeatedly outshone their peers on standardized tests. And the district far outpaced other large districts when it came to scores.

What do a retired Naval officer and a mother with a math degree have in common? Candidacies to become the next West Ada School Board trustee.

“It really transformed the way that I teach reading and spelling,” a first-grade teacher from Eagle said of the training.

School districts across the Treasure Valley are trying to keep up with growth. West Ada, the biggest district in the state, is no exception. Voters this spring rejected a more than $500 million plant facilities levy. Without the levy passing, what does it mean for the district? Superintendent

If passed with a 55% vote on Tuesday, the $500 million would be spread out over 10 years.

“We have kids that are on waiting lists for some of our programs. It’s really important that we provide them with the opportunity to engage in career programs.”