Idaho teacher in face-marking incident faces investigation
DECLO, Idaho (AP) -- A southern Idaho teacher whose students marked the faces of classmates who fell short of reading goals with permanent markers now faces a formal complaint.
The Twin Falls Times-News reports that Cassia County School District filed the complaint against Declo Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Summer Larsen.
Now, the Idaho State Department of Education's Professional Standards Commission will examine the case.
The commission certifies teachers -- and has the power to suspend or revoke teaching licenses.
Some parents and administrators in Declo, a small southern Idaho town, say the face-marking punishments given to six students in Larsen's class were inappropriate and left the children feeling shamed.
One ten-year-old arrived home in tears after his entire face -- including his eyelids -- was scribbled on with green, red and purple markers.
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