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.

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.

Day 42: State Board meeting

Behavioral and emotional issues are “the pandemic of our time,” Critchfield said.

A new way to get schools built: plant facilities levies

In the face of costly, failing bonds, some districts — including West Ada — may turn to this alternative.

After record bond failure, Idaho Falls considers another ballot measure

A plant facilities levy may be the path to a new elementary school.

Idaho’s student-to-counselor ratio far exceeds recommended average

But there are ways to support school counselors and minimize their workload.

Endeavor Elementary: “A school like no other”

On-site therapy and childcare for teachers, co-teaching to better reach all kids, and community centers to support families — all are efforts to ensure every child is learning in Nampa School District.

In a district with unique Mondays, at-risk students outperform state averages

The days are set aside for catching up, getting help, and planning. It seems to be working.

Data Dive: Where at-risk students are thriving

Standardized test scores illuminate bright spots in the state where achievement gaps are closing.

ISBA upholds its LGBTQ+ model policy in response to AG questioning

Labrador last week questioned the policy’s legality.