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.

Boarding schools, treaties, and tribal sovereignty: What students should know about Native Americans

Leaders in the Indian Education community have been striving to improve Idaho’s curriculum. But those efforts can stir controversy.

Photo Gallery: A field trip to a reservation breaks through an invisible wall

Students who usually learn about Native Americans from books had the chance to experience Shoshone-Bannock culture firsthand.

Video Gallery: Pocatello powwow celebrates that “Native American people are still here”

Elementary students share their vibrant culture with peers.

From the classroom to the House floor with Rep. Matthew Bundy

Rep. Matt Bundy, R-Mountain Home, is one of two teacher/lawmakers in Idaho.

In this episode, he shares his thoughts on balancing teaching and politics, and reflects on the session and its implications for education. Here’s our conversation. 

Crosstown rivals will share school in show of unity after fire

Highland and Century students will take turns attending class in person for the rest of the school year.

“It’s like sports but with books!”: A tournament where readers are the MVPs

The competition was a way to celebrate libraries, books, and the joy of reading.

One lucky turtle: Staff rescue Jim the red-eared slider after school fire

He was one of at least six class pets saved last week.

“A rollercoaster of a tragedy”: Officials reflect on Friday’s fire and plan next steps

The fire was caused by electrical issues and ruled accidental, officials announced Monday.

Latinas who lead: breaking barriers in Idaho education

Idaho’s Latina students are vastly underrepresented in education leadership roles. The state’s few Latina leaders are striving to change that.