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.

Idaho Falls assistant principal wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award

The former art teacher had no idea the assembly she helped plan was actually for her. INSIDE: Watch the video of the surprise.

Oppenheimer to step down from AEYC and Boise school board

The nonprofit executive is heading to Washington, D.C., for an education policy and research position — what she called “the opportunity of a lifetime.”

Average principal pay nears $100,000, while charter directors earn just over that

Here’s a look at what school leaders make on average statewide.

Caldwell tinkers with policy to pull absent teens’ driver’s licenses

The move comes as legislators consider tying more school funding to attendance.

Flagged hazards went unaddressed before Highland fire — a common occurence in Idaho schools

There’s a long list of reasons why, including tight budgets, understaffing, and aging buildings. 

Pocatello trustees will wait on clarity from legislators before deciding on bond

If a proposed facilities funding bill passes, they may not have to go to voters to rebuild the burned Highland High.

Pocatello trustees urged to “speed up” decisions on Highland rebuild

They differ on priorities, but seemed to agree Tuesday that a bond would be the best way to rebuild.

In wake of nixed levy, Idaho Falls’ next move is complicated

The path is muddied by an ongoing legislative session that puts state funding in flux.

Jerome teachers take Monday off in protest, leading to district closure

About 90 teachers took a personal leave day to protest a school board decision and other stressors.