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.

Day 82: Looking past the legislative session

With the Legislature nearing sine die, Critchfield is planning what comes next.

Charter school bucks the status quo for at-risk students

At Future Public, a focus on equity is making a difference.

Day 78: Celebrating another new law

The financial literacy bill, which Critchfield has long touted, was signed into law.

Day 77: Watching her bill become law

Gov. Little signed her parental rights bill today.

Idaho Falls trustees approve a $33 million plant facilities levy for the May ballot

With a history of failed bonds on its record, Idaho Falls is turning to a new solution — a plant facilities levy.

CDA trustees agree to float $25 million supplemental levy in the wake of major election failures

The unanimous decision on Monday night followed an emotional discussion about “significant erosion of trust between the community and the district.”

Beyond the classroom: Educators turn schools into communities

Teachers are not required to shoulder extra responsibilities, but finding one who doesn’t would be nearly impossible.

Day 71: A sick day — but still working

The day of rest comes before statewide and national travel.

Superintendent in shock after two razor-thin school funding losses

An opposition campaign helped sink two Coeur d’Alene levy measures, including a $25 million perpetual supplemental levy.