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.

New teachers feel unprepared — Critchfield is calling on colleges of education to change that

Her proposal “would be a very significant addition to what we do with our prep programs,” and would take time to develop.

District 29: Pocatello rematch could carry big education implications

Here’s where the candidates stand on key education issues.

While teacher retention rates are higher, long-term workforce concerns persist

The slight uptick reverses a multiple-year trend of post-pandemic declines in the statewide teacher retention rate.

Charter tours highlight existing choices and give voice to parents

The tours come as talk of private school subsidies heats up ahead of the 2025 legislative session.

School leaders will ask patrons for $244 million this November

Find out if your district has a measure on the ballot — and what it costs.

State lowers long-term academic goals to help narrow achievement gaps

The goal overhaul for graduation rates, ISAT scores, and language learner progress marks the first time the federally-mandated benchmarks have been updated since 2017. 

Garden Valley elementary students work on watercolor paintings.

Grants aim to bolster art programs, teacher recruitment and retention in rural schools

The state is accepting applications through the end of this month.

School trustees’ legislative proposals call for more state funding amid budget crunches

Also on the table: Pre-K initiatives and voucher opposition

Record number of Idaho schools are offering full-day kindergarten, and more are pushing to expand preschool access

Nearly 90% of the state’s traditional school districts are offering full-day kindergarten this school year.

Bright spots: Lists of 2024 ISAT top performers statewide

Take a look at some of the high-achieving districts and schools statewide.