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.

Record number of concerns reported to state tip line

“The more tips we receive, the better we can prevent potential tragedies,” a state official said.

A plan to prevent school shootings — and litigation — could surface in the Legislature

Since a 2021 school shooting in his Jefferson County, prosecutor Mark Taylor has been on a mission to ensure such violence never occurs again.

Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai educators call on Critchfield to reconsider endorsement of PragerU curriculum

The Nez Perce Tribe called the curriculum a “step backward” in an official statement.

Pocatello trustees consider elementary closure amid enrollment declines

Patrons spoke out against the proposal Tuesday. No decisions have been made.

Critchfield’s chief of staff first met with PragerU in January, emails show

The conservative nonprofit spent months pushing for a meeting with Critchfield, according to emails obtained through a public records request.

Special education departments face parent complaints, staff shortages and budget gaps

School districts statewide are facing a bevy of challenges as they strive to provide a free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities. 

Special education parents, who say the system is failing their kids, take matters into their own hands

Last school year, the number of statewide complaints and grievances were the highest they’ve been in the past six years. 

Fall reading scores are on the upswing — but nearly 35,000 students are still behind

INSIDE LISTS: Find out how your district, charter or school performed. FIVE CHARTS: Compare statewide results over the past five years.

Most levies were approved by local voters, with $259 million at stake

The money will fund everything from salaries to buses and classroom supplies.