Carly Flandro

Increases in youth suicide and depression spark communities to brighten schools

Adults are getting creative to let kids know they’re seen, heard, and loved.

Open enrollment: a law that won lofty praise but will likely have little impact

Here’s what it will mean for parents, kids, and schools.

Critchfield’s take on how the session will impact education

Here’s what the new laws and failed bills mean for schools.

Attendance will affect schools’ bottom line again

Here’s what the change will mean for schools.

Stress over safety leads to unexpected school closures in Blackfoot

One Idaho superintendent shares his takeaways after 24 chaotic hours.

This Week’s Podcast: 4.10.23

This week on The Teachers’ Lounge Podcast, Carly Flandro interviews Rep. Soñia Galaviz, D-Boise, on what it’s like to be a teacher and lawmaker. Galaviz also reflects on the legislative session and discusses how Latinas are underrepresented in education leadership positions. Idaho Education News · Ep. 13: What it’s like to be a teacher and…

Boise School Board publicly rebukes teen trustee after incendiary social media post

A ban on gender-affirming care sparked the exchange.

A new school bathroom law and an uncertain future for LGBTQ students

How a controversial new law stands to impact Idaho schools.

This week’s podcast: 4.3.23

It’s that time of year when spring break is over and a long April and May stretch ahead for teachers and students. How to make the most of it? Hear what our teacher panelists have to say on the newest episode of The Teachers’ Lounge podcast. And they give tips on juggling extra duties and…