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State commission disciplines teachers for spanking, slurs and sexual misconduct

The Professional Standards Commission revoked teaching certificates for an Eagle High coach who pleaded guilty to sexual battery and a Fruitland principal acquitted of misdemeanor sex crimes.

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage to hold virtual mental health summit for teens

Also the State Department of Education is looking for summer partners to help provide free food for kids.

Superintendents raise concerns about proposed Ybarra legislation

The group of Treasure Valley administrators said the proposed legislation “usurps” local control in emergencies.

Youth call for unity, progress at the 2021 virtual Womxn’s march

“The change I want to see today, is: If you see anyone struggling, I want to see others fight and uplift them.”

New athletics plan lets schools fill gyms to 40 percent capacity

Members of the student body are also allowed to attend games, but must wear masks if they’re seated closer together than six feet.

McCall superintendent to lead Blaine County

Jim Foudy has served as superintendent of the McCall-Donnelly school district since 2015.

Community coalition offers in-person tutoring for refugee children

Refugee aid organizations, school districts, community partners and a local church are offering in-person help for students who face an extra challenge with online learning.

Survey paints a scattered picture of behavioral health services in Idaho schools

Rural schools and charter schools are less likely to provide behavioral health services to students and families, a new survey says.

Legislative academy centers on social and emotional learning

Retired four-star general Craig McKinley spoke with education and business leaders on Monday about the need to prioritize developing students’ social and emotional skills.