TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — As a parent, when you send your children to school, you want them to be safe.
One Twin Falls father learned, however, that not only was his daughter attacked on campus but there was video evidence of the altercation.
One evening in mid-October, Leslie Montgomery said her daughter received a barrage of emails to her school email account. Montgomery said her daughter— a seventh grader at the Christian private school Greenleaf Friends Academy — had been the subject of bullying by fellow students since enrolling in the school last year.
Idaho high school students reported less bullying, cigarette smoking and sexual activity in the State Department of Education’s biannual youth risk behavior survey. But teens reported increased e-cigarette use, feelings of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts.
For many young adults, college is a time full of excitement and exploration. However, this time can also be challenging for students' mental health. For this reason it’s important to know the common warning signs of mental health issues and the resources that are available to students for help.
Examines the prevalence of human trafficking among Native communities in Oregon. This report provides recommendations on the prevention of trafficking, prosecution of offenders and the protection of victims.
Fights and outbursts from students led Reynolds Middle School to temporarily shift back to remote learning. On Wednesday, the school board discussed a safety plan.
School climate days can help teachers get more acquainted with resources available for students and better handle stressful situations in the classroom. Portland educators got a day to focus on improving their school climate.
The pandemic has contributed to a devastating drop in enrollment at community colleges. Two colleges in Oregon are exploring how to bring students back to campus - especially adult learners. Mount Hood Community College has received a $30,000 grant from the Center on Education and Labor at New America to explore why adult students have left school.
COVID-19 has turned the world upside down for many Oregon students. Parents, health experts, and school officials continue to seek ways to help kids cope with pandemic-related mental health challenges.