Idaho Schools: Dyslexia Denial Club Champions Since Forever
At Fruitland Elementary, 10-year-old Kali Larsen endured years of being called 'dumb' because she has dyslexia—and the school wouldn’t even give her a proper evaluation. Her mother, Jessica Larsen, declared, 'We're failing our kids. This is our future.' Despite a state investigator ruling the district broke the law in 70% of complaints, the school claims it was just anxious—and, oh, an evaluation would 'take too long.' Idaho's funding formula, last updated during the Great Depression, apparently thinks special education is a luxury, not a right.
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(1 of 3)When your kid has dyslexia but the school decides she's just 'too anxious' to qualify for help, congratulations Idaho—your kids are learning the meaning of neglect with a side of bureaucratic potato salad.
Idaho schools be like: 'Your kid struggles with reading, but don’t worry, failing them is our gift to the future.'
Calling the Idaho special ed funding 'insufficient' is like calling a hurricane a gentle breeze. But hey, at least they tried to ignore it for 5 years!
Source: Propublica | Published: 7/30/2025 | Author: by Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman
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