Carly Flandro
Episode 18: Why Idaho’s 2023 Teacher of the Year left the state — and K-12 education
Last summer, Karen Lauritzen made national headlines for being named Idaho’s 2023 Teacher of the Year — then leaving it all behind. She says the political climate, public distrust, and close-mindedness drove her away. In this episode, she tells us more about her decision to leave the state and a profession she loved.
The Village: Instead of criminalizing kids — help them
A new center in Pocatello is dedicated to getting youth back in school and out of the court system.
Renowned journalist returns to the reservation — and his first stop was Sho-Ban High
His message to students: Any future is possible.
Top 10 lists: Statewide, IRI scores are down. But here’s where they’re the best.
Take a look at the highest performers and biggest improvements on the Idaho Reading Indicator test.
‘Home on the Rez’: Conference spurns tradition by bringing scholars to the Fort Hall Reservation
And — in another break from the norm — many of the sessions are free and open to the public.
It’s Banned Books Week, but librarians are over it
At the same time, they can’t afford to disengage.
Bright spots: The Top 10 lists from Idaho’s 2023 ISAT results
See the schools and districts where students performed the best.
Propelling Hispanic youth into brighter futures, one summit at a time
“It changed the whole trajectory of my life,” a former attendee said. “I just felt seen.”
State says test results are mixed; but data shows mostly losses
The SDE’s website displays limited data. State officials said the full report would not be released until Wednesday.
Spelling it Out: How traditional public schools are governed
A complex web of agencies and individuals oversees what happens in Idaho classrooms — this guide helps make sense of it all.