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.

Attendance will affect schools’ bottom line again

Here’s what the change will mean for schools.

Stress over safety leads to unexpected school closures in Blackfoot

One Idaho superintendent shares his takeaways after 24 chaotic hours.

This Week’s Podcast: 4.10.23

This week on The Teachers’ Lounge Podcast, Carly Flandro interviews Rep. Soñia Galaviz, D-Boise, on what it’s like to be a teacher and lawmaker. Galaviz also reflects on the legislative session and discusses how Latinas are underrepresented in education leadership positions. Idaho Education News · Ep. 13: What it’s like to be a teacher and…

A new school bathroom law and an uncertain future for LGBTQ students

How a controversial new law stands to impact Idaho schools.

This week’s podcast: 4.3.23

It’s that time of year when spring break is over and a long April and May stretch ahead for teachers and students. How to make the most of it? Hear what our teacher panelists have to say on the newest episode of The Teachers’ Lounge podcast.  And they give tips on juggling extra duties and…

Madam Superintendent: More women are becoming education leaders, but are still underrepresented

Today’s women in charge say it takes doggedness and support to get to the top.

Day 82: Looking past the legislative session

With the Legislature nearing sine die, Critchfield is planning what comes next.

Charter school bucks the status quo for at-risk students

At Future Public, a focus on equity is making a difference.