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.

Pocatello mom says advocating for her child with disabilities has been a ‘daunting’ task

She’s one of many parents statewide who are frustrated with their local school’s special education program.

Idaho Falls spent tens of thousands on attorneys for two recent cases

That’s according to invoices obtained through a public records request.

Idaho Falls staff reels from board decisions to cut jobs, change schedules

Trustees slash budget after realizing the district was overspending by about $4 million annually.

Pocatello trustees to patrons: $33 million bond no longer needed

Just-passed legislation will funnel about $43 million to the district, enough to rebuild the burned Highland High without taxpayer help.

North Gem’s next superintendent lacks some required qualifications

The news comes after Branden Durst was denied a superintendency at West Bonner due to missing qualifications.

State investigations: Districts continue to violate federal special education law

That’s been the case in at least five school districts since January.

Nampa trustees will vote on four-day week, potentially embracing ‘magnitude of change’

The move to four days would come at the same time as school closures and redrawn boundaries.

Facing HB 521 uncertainties, Pocatello trustees make split decision to press on with $33 million bond ask

The bond, if passed, will go toward rebuilding Highland High, which partially burned down last year.

Student class days depend on the school — and vary widely

House Bill 521 could make it harder for districts and charters to adopt four-day weeks.

A social worker and a former school leader vie for Boise board vacancy

Trustees will interview both on Monday, and appoint one the following week.