Carly Flandro
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.
A champion of Idaho children says she’s ready for a national challenge
“If you can navigate education here in Idaho, you can do it anywhere,” said Beth Oppenheimer.
A bond in limbo: Pocatello hopes state money will rebuild burned school instead
INSIDE: How legislative twists and turns impact local school leaders.
Updated: Salmon superintendent quits, teacher takes over as district prepares to run a bond
Trustees are seeking funding for a new Pre-K-8 school in a community that’s denied a dozen previous bond asks.