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 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.

Idaho’s 2022 graduation rate shows continued stagnancy

The high school grad rate has fallen far behind state goals.

Attorney general questions legality of “dangerous” LGBTQ+ policy that’s used in scores of Idaho schools

Quinn Perry, the deputy director for ISBA, estimates that about 60 local education agencies or LEAs (which includes traditional school districts and charters) already have the LGBTQ+ policy in place.