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.

STATE INVESTIGATION: Special education violations come to light as parents advocate for students with disabilities

More than two dozen districts and charters violated federal special education law last year, investigators found, leaving students underserved.

STATE INVESTIGATION: Systemic special education problems at Oneida’s booming online school will take years to address

A partnership with controversial private companies, and an at-home learning environment where parents become the de-facto teachers, have contributed to the issues.

STATE INVESTIGATION: Amid rapid growth, Elevate failed to address special education needs

Following parent complaints and state reports, school leaders say they have addressed dozens of violations at two new charter schools.

Pocatello trustees approve language for $33 million bond ask

It’s a backup plan that would pay to rebuild and remodel Highland High, which partially burned down last spring.

State investigation: Garden Valley’s failure to provide appropriate special education is a systemic issue

A lack of qualified staff and resources contributed to the failure but is not an excuse, the Idaho Department of Education found.

A champion of Idaho children says she’s ready for a national challenge

“If you can navigate education here in Idaho, you can do it anywhere,” said Beth Oppenheimer.

A bond in limbo: Pocatello hopes state money will rebuild burned school instead

INSIDE: How legislative twists and turns impact local school leaders.

Updated: Salmon superintendent quits, teacher takes over as district prepares to run a bond

Trustees are seeking funding for a new Pre-K-8 school in a community that’s denied a dozen previous bond asks.

Shoshone-Bannock teens invite fourth graders to make the reservation their classroom

Organizers hope the event will build bridges and dispel stereotypes.

Flooding, water line breaks, asbestos scare disrupt learning at Sandpoint Middle

School leaders are looking to Legislature, local committee to determine solutions.