Carly Flandro

Carly Flandro reports from her hometown of Pocatello. A former English teacher, she covers K-12 education in East Idaho and statewide. You can email her at carly@idahoednews.org.

Family files $1 million tort claim against West Ada, alleging racial discrimination

A student-athlete faced race-based discrimination on a high school girls’ basketball team, the claim alleges.

After levy failure, Marsh Valley trustees cut staff, but steer away from more extreme solutions

INSIDE: Get the details on how the board will salvage $1.59 million and what the cuts will mean for students and staff.

A classroom on two wheels: Pocatello biking program helps students succeed in school

“There’s a lot of good that can come from putting a kid on a bicycle,” one of the program instructors said.

A truck drives past a campaign sign urging Middleton residents to vote in favor of a Middleton school district levy. The sign states, "Strong schools build strong communities."

School leaders reflect on ‘disheartening’ and ‘eye-opening’ bond losses

Voters in Tuesday’s election rejected three school bonds, worth a combined $150.5 million.

A red, white and blue sticker given to voters proclaiming "I Voted!" encircled by the words "Canyon County Elections."

A bad night for school bonds: Shelley, Filer and Middleton asks fail

Get the latest here as election results roll in

A higher ed funding change is coming, state leaders say. Not everyone will be happy with it.

It will inevitably lead to “winners and losers,” one lawmaker said.

Inama, teacher at heart of poster controversy, resigns

She announced her resignation in a May 9 email to school and district administrators.

West Ada trustees consider new policies in wake of inclusive sign controversy

Trustee Rene Ozuna shared some concerns over how the changes, if approved, could impact teachers.

Rural Shelley makes a big bond ask — for the second time

Shelley School District is seeking a $78.6 million bond, partly to build a new high school, in Tuesday’s election.

Pocatello will pilot online high school this fall; trustees discuss cellphone policy

The online offerings are part of efforts to boost enrollment.