Carly Flandro

Carly Flandro reports from her hometown of Pocatello. A former English teacher, she covers K-12 education in East Idaho and statewide. You can email her at carly@idahoednews.org.

State investigations: Districts continue to violate federal special education law

That’s been the case in at least five school districts since January.

Nampa trustees will vote on four-day week, potentially embracing ‘magnitude of change’

The move to four days would come at the same time as school closures and redrawn boundaries.

Facing HB 521 uncertainties, Pocatello trustees make split decision to press on with $33 million bond ask

The bond, if passed, will go toward rebuilding Highland High, which partially burned down last year.

Student class days depend on the school — and vary widely

House Bill 521 could make it harder for districts and charters to adopt four-day weeks.

A social worker and a former school leader vie for Boise board vacancy

Trustees will interview both on Monday, and appoint one the following week.

STATE INVESTIGATION: Special education violations come to light as parents advocate for students with disabilities

More than two dozen districts and charters violated federal special education law last year, investigators found, leaving students underserved.

STATE INVESTIGATION: Systemic special education problems at Oneida’s booming online school will take years to address

A partnership with controversial private companies, and an at-home learning environment where parents become the de-facto teachers, have contributed to the issues.

STATE INVESTIGATION: Amid rapid growth, Elevate failed to address special education needs

Following parent complaints and state reports, school leaders say they have addressed dozens of violations at two new charter schools.

Pocatello trustees approve language for $33 million bond ask

It’s a backup plan that would pay to rebuild and remodel Highland High, which partially burned down last spring.

State investigation: Garden Valley’s failure to provide appropriate special education is a systemic issue

A lack of qualified staff and resources contributed to the failure but is not an excuse, the Idaho Department of Education found.