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.

West Ada trustees agree to put a record-breaking, $500 million levy on the ballot

The levy, if passed, would be an unorthodox way to pay for new schools and more.

Idaho schools ranked from best to worst

Find out what the data says about Idaho education. INSIDE: See where your school ranks.

Day 50: Halfway there

Supporting the financial literacy bill and meeting with legislators.

Day 49: Parental rights bill

And responding to hoax calls that disrupted schools across the state.

Nampa trustees approve new contract for controversial clerk

The decision comes after contention over Krissy LaMont’s pay and background. INSIDE: A timeline of her relationship with Nampa.

Dyslexia 101: Schools start to incorporate newly required dyslexia training

Parents and educators applaud the effort, but say it’s just a start.

State Board discusses vouchers and teacher retention

The board also approved a new strategic plan and discussed new data on charter schools.

Day 42: State Board meeting

Behavioral and emotional issues are “the pandemic of our time,” Critchfield said.

A new way to get schools built: plant facilities levies

In the face of costly, failing bonds, some districts — including West Ada — may turn to this alternative.

After record bond failure, Idaho Falls considers another ballot measure

A plant facilities levy may be the path to a new elementary school.