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West Ada School District Podcast
The West Ada School District podcast is about informing and empowering families. Co-hosts Katie Rhodenbaugh and Ken Hyde will bring you guests and topics that will allow you to build trust with your kids and the passionate teachers that have a heart for educating them. At our core, we’re about preparing today's students for tomorrow’s challenges. Our first full episode will drop August 9, 2023. Stay tuned!
West Ada School District Podcast
👉 Driving Excellence: How West Ada is Leading the Way
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Statewide school rankings are in—and West Ada is excelling! 🎉📊
Learn more: https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/west-ada-lakeland-and-charters-stand-out-in-new-statewide-school-rankings/
What’s driving this success? Outstanding teachers and a deep commitment to professional learning. 🍎📚
In this episode, we’re joined by Rhonda McDonough, Chief Academic Officer of Teaching and Learning, and Dr. Michael McDowell—an international author and coach 🌍—as they discuss West Ada’s relentless pursuit of excellence, instructional practices, and how educators and leaders are improving student achievement across the district.
In our Student Pulse segment (that begins at 26:41), meet Taya and Alec, Co-ASB Presidents at Meridian High School. 🎓💬 Amid a year of change, they share how students and staff are working together to strengthen school culture, student leadership, and community engagement.
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