More than 100 East Helena students, parents protest teacher punched by student

More than 100 East Helena students, parents protest teacher punched by student

Over 100 students and parents protested on Tuesday demanding action be taken against a teacher who had been assaulted by a student, some claiming it was justified.

East Helena students walk out of school in protest

After an alleged altercation between a student and teacher at East Helena High School on Thursday, students walked out of school on Tuesday in support of their peer and in protest of the teacher's continued employment.Students held signs naming the teacher involved as Erik Pritchard, which MTN confirmed with law enforcement. Pritchard is listed as a teacher at East Valley Middle School, he is also a drivers education instructor.Since Thursdays i…