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.

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.

Beyond snow days: what drove Idaho school closures this year

A fire, a mental health day, a giant boulder and more kept kids out of class.

Empowering Parents contractor may have collected interest off taxpayer funds

It’s unclear how much interest was generated from the $50 million of federal money that funds the microgrant program — or whether the state can recoup the interest from Primary Class Inc., its Empowering Parents contractor.

Two West Bonner trustees abandon raucous, hours-long meeting over Durst contract

A new draft cuts the contract’s most unusual line items.

West Bonner trustees to consider Durst’s contract tonight

The contract includes a six-figure salary, plus compensation for a car and housing.

Idaho students are hitting historic lows in math, so educators are teaming up to help

Supported by State Board grants, three university programs aim to tackle learning gaps made worse by the pandemic.

Durst plans to lead West Bonner under a provisional certificate

He’s missing a required qualification but some workarounds mean he can still serve as superintendent.

‘Alarming’ test scores and inaccurate histories: Tribal leaders call for action in Idaho classrooms

Critchfield says State Department can ‘do better’ when it comes to Native American education.

Chronic absenteeism is on the rise among Idaho students

More than 60,000 students habitually missed class last school year.

In their own words: New video series, made for Idaho classrooms, highlights tribal youth

The teens will be celebrated at a red carpet film premiere Saturday. The event is free and open to the public.