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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.
On the stand, former principal denies improperly touching alleged victim
Mike Fitch’s trial will resume Friday with closing arguments.
High schoolers charged after altercation with vice principal
The vice principal took a scooter from a student. Then a brawl broke out.
Boise pre-K program expands next week
Free pre-kindergarten classes will open Monday at Garfield and Whittier elementary schools, as the Boise School District expands early education in high-poverty neighborhoods.
Former convict resigns as West Jefferson baseball coach
Mike Wing, who spent at least seven years in federal prison for a major investment scam in 2006, had pledged to raise funds for a multimillion-dollar baseball complex in the rural East Idaho district.
Analysis: Ybarra’s silence on master educator premiums
Ybarra won’t comment on the rocky rollout of the teacher bonus program — and won’t say whether she supports keeping the program in place.
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.
Higher ed presidents form council to improve go-on rate
The effort stems from the State Board of Education’s call for higher education institutions to work together on the issue.
Idaho Falls requests input on longterm facilities plan
The East Idaho district worked with a consulting firm to develop recommendations for a 10-year facilities plan.
K-12 task force narrows focus to five recommendations
All-day kindergarten and students’ social and emotional well-being moved to the top of the list following a lengthy debate.