ARTICLES BY BETHANY BLITZ
School buses: To belt or not to belt?
Every school day, Derek Brooks gets on the bus at 3:30 p.m. at Fernan STEM Academy. He stays on the bus at the first stop and gets off at the second. Sometimes his mom and grandma meet him in the cul-de-sac and walk him down the block to their house.
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Coeur d'Alene High team wins state drama competition
The Coeur d’Alene High School drama team received its last standing ovation of the year Friday afternoon as the entire school celebrated the team’s victory at the state drama competition, for the third year in a row.
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Flipping for science
Amy Wearne found herself doing something she thought she’d never do: encouraging her fifth grade class to join the viral trend of flipping water bottles.
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Cd'A School Board decides levy amount
The Coeur d’Alene School Board unanimously decided to run a $32 million supplemental levy next March.
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How bazaar
Holiday music and the smell of baked treats filled Coeur d’Alene on Saturday as community members gathered to enjoy each other’s company and shop at the annual bazaars.
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Rountree: Helping give Rathdrum a voice
Shanie Rountree was honored last weekend as Rathdrum’s Citizen of the Year and she couldn’t be more thrilled.
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Halloween at school will be costume-free for many
Halloween costumes have been exorcised from many area classrooms.
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Talkin' turkey
Every day three trucks make the rounds of Coeur d’Alene, picking up extra or unwanted food from grocery stores and restaurants.
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Michael Ward: Creative lessons, learning opportunities for students
Michael Ward has been on the board of directors of the Excel Foundation for more than 10 years and doesn’t see himself leaving anytime soon.
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Stuffed animal 'patients' help kids feel comfortable about going to hospital
Bear, Dino, Golden and at least 100 other stuffed animals were successfully treated at Kootenai Health on Saturday.
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Asher: Students learn about themselves through art
Pamela Asher’s classroom is busy, but in a calm way. Everyone is focused on their projects, adding small details here and there to sculptures, prints or drawings. The natural light gives the place a relaxed feeling and Asher herself makes the place very welcoming.
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Reserve Center dedicated to Cpl. Grothe
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School accountability at head of the class
Residents of Kootenai County, you’re invited to be part of the process to measure the performance of public schools.
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Wish upon a special student
It would be surprising if the thunderous roar coming from Lake City High School’s gymnasium Friday couldn’t be heard a mile away. The cheering and stomping was deafening.
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