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.

State quietly hires, parts with new Indian Education director

The IDE is “currently assessing next steps” to fill the director position “and remains in communication with the tribes,” an official said.

Many Idaho students never caught up after the pandemic. That’s not the case in these districts

These success stories are bright spots amid gloomy conversations around student learning.

Nampa trustees and teachers at impasse in contract negotiations

Talks broke down at a special meeting Wednesday.

Pocatello trustees consider online high school, marketing campaign to attract students

INSIDE: After school closure, trustees face a recall effort and an empty building

Idaho students show minimal growth on NAEP, but outperform national averages

The results indicate students are “holding steady,” and reflect national trends, the Idaho Department of Education said.

Idaho education leaders reassure families after federal immigration policy change

At least four school districts sent out messages and letters to parents within the last week about the policy change.

A row of school busses

Spelling it Out: How public schools are funded

The ins-and-outs of public school finance are complicated — our explainer will help you make sense of it all.

Pocatello trustees decide to shutter Washington Elementary on a split vote

Trustees made the contentious decision in a boardroom packed with more than 100 stakeholders.

Idaho’s average teacher pay increased again this school year

INSIDE: Look up the average teacher salary at your district or charter.