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Pocatello-Chubbuck employee charged with sexual abuse of a minor
Eric Popely, a now-former employee at Highland High School, is suspected of inappropriately touching a student.
Legislative roundup, 1.29.21: Boise State budget pitch turns testy
“Our constituents are upset and want some action taken, against BSU in particular,” said Rep. Ron Nate, R-Rexburg. “What we have is an agenda of serving our students and serving our state,” said Boise State President Marlene Tromp.
Families file federal civil rights complaint against Wilder district
Parents of former students, a former teacher, and one current student, say the district doesn’t provide sufficient services for English Language Learners or students with disabilities.
State reports additional MIS-C cases
Many children with MIS-C have had the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, or have been exposed to COVID-19. Sixteen Idaho children have contracted MIS-C; none have died.
McGeachin, conservative legislators call on PERSI to dump big tech investments
The group expressed concerns that that Twitter, Google, Amazon, Apple and Facebook have restricted free speech and censored ideas.
Legislative roundup, 1.27.21: In an another ominous sign, college scholarship applications decrease
The application process isn’t finished, but the numbers could foreshadow more bad news about Idaho college enrollment.
West Ada trustees stick with appointment of Coffelt
West Ada has welcomed the former Eagle fire chief as its newest board member.
Health and Welfare director: Repealing emergency order would disrupt COVID vaccine rollout
Teachers who haven’t received a vaccine still can, even after the state moves on to seniors next week.
Several new online learning programs will live on after the pandemic
School leaders say shutdowns exposed a need they were unaware of — “It has been a whole new world for us.”
Legislative roundup, 1.26.21: Presidents continue push for higher ed budget
“The past two years have been nothing short of challenging, both financially and operationally,” Lewis-Clark President Cynthia Pemberton told legislative budget-writers Tuesday.