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.

The history, context and conflicts of teacher evaluations

They were supposed to be a golden ticket to strengthen education, attract teachers and boost morale. But more often, they are tedious checklists that have minimal impact on teacher pay. 

Administrators wish they had more flexibility

It’s currently a streamlined system that’s consistent statewide, but isn’t always the best or most appropriate measuring stick.

Performance makes almost no impact on pay

Evaluations and bonus initiatives intended to reward high-performing teachers ended up being overly-complicated, feeble, and/or short-lived

A tutorial on teacher evaluations

Teacher evaluations matter because they impact teacher raises and are tied to tax dollars. Here’s what you should know about them.

From the classroom to the spud cellar: harvest break teaches life lessons

Aberdeen students get a taste of manual labor when they close school to help local farmers.

Three rural districts boost early-learning programs with grant dollars

Nezperce, Castleford, and Homedale will use the funds for pre-k programs.

More rural districts transition to a four-day week in hopes of attracting teachers

The number has more than doubled in the last 10 years.

Apply now for Empowering Parents grants

The $50 million pot of money is intended to help Idahoans cover educational costs for their children.

Rural teacher incentive program will take applications by the end of September

Up to 500 teachers will be awarded $12,000 over four years.

Education foundations have evolved and found their footing in Idaho

These behind-the-scenes organizations — led mostly by community volunteers — close the funding gaps to support teachers and students.