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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.
Legislative roundup, 2.1.21: Republicans question school funding proposals
“The reason that they are suffering is because they’re in the classroom with teachers who don’t want to be there teaching,” Rep. Barbara Ehardt said.
Schools fight COVID-19 with air purification systems
While it’s hard to quantify if new air purification systems are doing their intended job, multiple Idaho schools are convinced they are slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Campus coronavirus roundup, 2.1.21: Case numbers drop on most campuses
Meanwhile, Northwest Nazarene University reported its highest spring enrollment in several years, despite the pandemic.
Coronavirus trendline, 1.29.21: Another big dropoff in new cases
The state and its health districts reported 3,499 new cases for the week — with numbers dipping below the 4,000 mark for the first time since early October.
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.