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 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.

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.