Carly Flandro

Carly Flandro reports from her hometown of Pocatello. Prior to joining EdNews, she taught English at Century High and was a reporter for the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. She has won state and regional journalism awards, and her work has appeared in newspapers throughout the West. Flandro has a bachelor’s degree in print journalism and Spanish from the University of Montana, and a master’s degree in English from Idaho State University. You can email her at [email protected] or call or text her at (208) 317-4287.

Critchfield: When trustees talk about reading, it becomes a priority

Boosting students’ reading ability is the state’s “number one goal and objective,” she told State Board trustees.

Horman, Gramer spar over private school choice

Their debate comes just weeks ahead of a legislative session where private school choice will likely take center stage. 

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.