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Abduction survivor shares her story with Idaho educators

Elizabeth Smart gave tips on how to respond if a student discloses abuse. Above all, believe that child, she said.

Former Fruitland principal acquitted of sex crime charges

Mike Fitch, who resigned as Fruitland High School’s principal in April, faced two counts of sexual battery and one count of soliciting a prostitute.

Fitch trial lawyers debate circumstances of sexual battery allegations

The former Fruitland High principal is facing charges of sexual battery and solicitation of prostitution in a trial expected to last through Friday.

Office of School Safety hits the road to market tip line

About 40 of the state’s 150-plus school districts have signed up for the free state tip line.

Idaho SAT results continue to decline

For a second consecutive year, scores are down and college-readiness rates are worse among the Gem State’s 2019 graduating class.

Heritage Middle School students raise climate awareness

While kids around the world walked out of class to protest climate change on Friday, students at Heritage Middle School walked between classrooms — educating classmates to raise awareness.

Two dozen Idaho educators disciplined last year

Breach of contract was the most common violation.

Nampa transitions from A, B, C to 1, 2, 3

The district is moving to a 1-to-4 scoring system leaders say presents a more honest picture of student achievement.

High demand puts school safety office behind schedule

Staff put in 2,000 hours of safety training and consulting, twice as many hours as the year before. The office wants another security analyst to help with the workload.