Carly Flandro
Idaho Falls staff reels from board decisions to cut jobs, change schedules
Trustees slash budget after realizing the district was overspending by about $4 million annually.
Pocatello trustees to patrons: $33 million bond no longer needed
Just-passed legislation will funnel about $43 million to the district, enough to rebuild the burned Highland High without taxpayer help.
North Gem’s next superintendent lacks some required qualifications
The news comes after Branden Durst was denied a superintendency at West Bonner due to missing qualifications.
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.