Carly Flandro
A U of I program propels Native Americans into classrooms and redefines what a teacher looks like
It’s a vital step for students and for education, proponents say.
Native American principals, a rarity, create schools where tribal students are seen and celebrated
But education’s complicated history with tribes means those leaders are few.
How to really appreciate teachers? Let them tell you.
A teacher panel gives an inside look on summer break, teacher appreciation, and their favorite teachers.
Idaho had six federal Native American boarding schools — here’s what we know about them
SPECIAL SERIES: A new federal report provides maps and details of the schools for the first time.
By the numbers: Achievement data for schools on or near Idaho reservations
Test results may say more about school systems than about students.
Boarding schools, treaties, and tribal sovereignty: What students should know about Native Americans
Leaders in the Indian Education community have been striving to improve Idaho’s curriculum. But those efforts can stir controversy.
Idaho’s few Native American teachers infuse their classrooms with culture
Spend some time in the front row.
Photo Gallery: A field trip to a reservation breaks through an invisible wall
Students who usually learn about Native Americans from books had the chance to experience Shoshone-Bannock culture firsthand.
Video Gallery: Pocatello powwow celebrates that “Native American people are still here”
Elementary students share their vibrant culture with peers.
From the classroom to the House floor with Rep. Matthew Bundy
Rep. Matt Bundy, R-Mountain Home, is one of two teacher/lawmakers in Idaho.
In this episode, he shares his thoughts on balancing teaching and politics, and reflects on the session and its implications for education. Here’s our conversation.