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.

From a migrant student to a migrant summer school teacher: a conversation with Melyssa Perez

In this episode, Carly Flandro sits down with Melyssa Perez, a migrant summer school teacher with the Twin Falls School District. A former migrant student herself, Perez loves giving back to kids with similar backgrounds. Listen to our conversation for more on how to close learning gaps, celebrate culture in the classroom, and honor what…

After Durst controversy, West Bonner trustee recall efforts officially advance

Now two school trustees will either resign or face an Aug. recall election.

Trustees face difficult choices after Pocatello fire, and time is running out

Leaders seem undecided and the pressure is on to make some decisions.

UPDATED: Durst superintendent contract approved after weeks of controversy

The board also declared a state of emergency, which will allow Durst to seek emergency certification.

Pocatello patrons weigh in on how to move forward after a school fire

Thousands shared their opinions via a survey (results inside). One trustee was disgusted by the process, another thought it was appropriate.

UPDATED: West Bonner trustees mum on buyout for former superintendent — a potential open meetings violation

It’s the latest wrinkle in contentious efforts to replace Jackie Branum.

UPDATED: West Bonner trustees one step closer to finalizing Durst hire

But distrust between trustees and community members lingers.

West Bonner superintendent controversy stokes broader question: who should lead Idaho school districts?

Requirements to become a superintendent are stringent. Durst says they’re too much.

After a razor-thin bond failure, Bonneville trustees look to August elections for a second chance

The back-to-back asks are a last resort to get a new elementary school.