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 69: She scored some wins

Critchfield lauded plans for increased teacher and classified staff pay.

After split-vote snafu, Bonneville trustees unanimously approve a $34.5 million bond measure

The funds would go toward a new elementary school and roofing needs.

Coeur d’Alene trustee calls anti-levy campaign “disgusting” and “un-American”

The district has two significant levies coming up on the March ballot.

West Ada trustees agree to put a record-breaking, $500 million levy on the ballot

The levy, if passed, would be an unorthodox way to pay for new schools and more.

Idaho schools ranked from best to worst

Find out what the data says about Idaho education. INSIDE: See where your school ranks.

Day 50: Halfway there

Supporting the financial literacy bill and meeting with legislators.

Day 49: Parental rights bill

And responding to hoax calls that disrupted schools across the state.

Nampa trustees approve new contract for controversial clerk

The decision comes after contention over Krissy LaMont’s pay and background. INSIDE: A timeline of her relationship with Nampa.

Dyslexia 101: Schools start to incorporate newly required dyslexia training

Parents and educators applaud the effort, but say it’s just a start.

State Board discusses vouchers and teacher retention

The board also approved a new strategic plan and discussed new data on charter schools.