Becca Savransky — ProPublica

Disabled Idaho Students Lack Access to Playgrounds and Lunchrooms. Historic $2 Billion Funding Will Do Little to Help.

Despite federal law, disabled students can’t access playgrounds, lunchrooms, classes and bathrooms. With added funding, school districts are still unable to make necessary fixes.

October 15, 2025, 6:00 am EDT

Idaho Schools Consistently Break Disability Laws. Parents Say They’re Not Doing Enough to Fix the Problem.

July 30, 2025, 5:00 am EDT
The Department of Education Forced Idaho to Stop Denying Disabled Students an Education. Then Trump Gutted Its Staff.

May 13, 2025, 6:00 am EDT
Idaho Passed $2 Billion in Funding for School Building Repairs. It’s Not Nearly Enough.

February 11, 2025, 6:00 am EST
We Enlisted a Community to Help Us Report on One State’s Crumbling Schools. Here’s How You Can Do the Same.

October 1, 2024, 5:00 am EDT
After Decades, Voters Finally OK Replacement for Crumbling Idaho School

May 24, 2024, 7:00 am EDT
The Influential Conservative Group Making it Harder for Idaho Districts to Fix Their Schools

April 9, 2024, 6:00 am EDT
Idaho Legislature Approves $2 Billion for Schools to Repair and Replace Aging Buildings

March 22, 2024, 6:00 am EDT
Idaho Resolution Would Aim to Lower Voting Threshold to Pass School Bonds

February 22, 2024, 1:10 pm EST
Idaho Legislature Takes Up Bill to Help School Districts Repair and Replace Buildings

February 9, 2024, 1:25 pm EST
Idaho Governor Proposes $2 Billion in Funding for School Buildings Over Next 10 Years

January 9, 2024, 11:40 am EST