Carly Flandro
Pocatello school leaders, area lawmakers talk vouchers ahead of legislative session
The conversation was fraught at times as politicians shared opposing views, and as school leaders objected to private school subsidies.
Statewide enrollment is slightly up compared to last fall
Enrollment is down in most of the state’s largest districts, but online schools are growing.
Record number of concerns reported to state tip line
“The more tips we receive, the better we can prevent potential tragedies,” a state official said.
A plan to prevent school shootings — and litigation — could surface in the Legislature
Since a 2021 school shooting in his Jefferson County, prosecutor Mark Taylor has been on a mission to ensure such violence never occurs again.
Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai educators call on Critchfield to reconsider endorsement of PragerU curriculum
The Nez Perce Tribe called the curriculum a “step backward” in an official statement.
Pocatello trustees consider elementary closure amid enrollment declines
Patrons spoke out against the proposal Tuesday. No decisions have been made.
Critchfield’s chief of staff first met with PragerU in January, emails show
The conservative nonprofit spent months pushing for a meeting with Critchfield, according to emails obtained through a public records request.
Special education departments face parent complaints, staff shortages and budget gaps
School districts statewide are facing a bevy of challenges as they strive to provide a free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities.
Special education parents, who say the system is failing their kids, take matters into their own hands
Last school year, the number of statewide complaints and grievances were the highest they’ve been in the past six years.
Fall reading scores are on the upswing — but nearly 35,000 students are still behind
INSIDE LISTS: Find out how your district, charter or school performed. FIVE CHARTS: Compare statewide results over the past five years.