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.

Superintendent reflects on school shooting: ‘It was hell in all honesty’

Jefferson County’s Chad Martin shared with other school leaders how his community has healed and school procedures have changed in the wake of the life-changing day.

Nontraditional schools dominate Idaho’s SAT score Top 10 list

Engaged parents, perfectionistic students, and homework also contribute to these standout scores, principals say. 

SAT benchmark percentages slide for the second consecutive year

In 2022, 28.3% of juniors met both benchmarks, according to data released Tuesday.

Lakeland’s armed guard program — Idaho’s first — is here to stay

Lakeland’s program provides a preview into the future of school safety if armed guards become more prevalent.

Librarians prepare for continued efforts to ban books

At an annual library commission conference, a panel of librarians tackled censorship and book challenges.

Twin Falls to place 10 armed security guards in schools

Every school in the district will now have either an armed security guard or SRO in the building every day. The board of trustees unanimously approved the decision on Wednesday night.

In the wake of a pandemic loss, a Pocatello student overcame the odds to graduate

Summer school, caring adults, and perseverance made all the difference for them to overcome the odds and earn their diploma

Measuring up college entrance exams: Are they necessary, fair, or valid?

While SAT and ACT test scores are losing their prominence and power, in some cases they can still open or close doors to scholarships, prestigious universities, and high-paying careers. And those factors can be life-changing. 

She’s giving back the magic of her childhood bookmobile

A Pocatello librarian hits the road to promote reading and gives away hundreds of books a day.

Districts push to collect income data to support at-risk students

If school administrators don’t get the data they need, funding in a number of areas could be at stake, including subsidized meals, staffing, programs and materials and internet access.