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.

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.

“Everybody goes through tough times”: Community schools address basic needs so students can focus on learning

INSIDE: Examples of how community schools in Idaho tailor their offerings to meet the needs of their families, offering job training, medical care and sponsored family engagement nights.

Types of Schools

INSIDE: Read the definitions for the different types of schools in Idaho from charters to alternative to community schools.

Geographical pay gaps persist when it comes to teacher salary

Teachers can get paid tens of thousands of dollars more – or less – depending on their school.

ChatGPT: Is it a valuable communication tool or a way to cheat?

Educators are abuzz about a new technology that writes like a person and could put original thinking in jeopardy.