Carly Flandro
Fall reading scores show steady improvement — but 38,000 kids are still behind
The results show notable growth — but it’s complicated.
Spelling it Out: Standardized Tests
Standardized tests in Idaho make quite the alphabet soup: There’s ISAT, IRI, AP, SAT, PSAT and NAEP exams.
Episode 19: Meeting Idaho’s 2024 Teacher of the Year, Trent Van Leuven
Idaho’s 2024 teacher of the year, Trent Van Leuven, talks about the “Golden Age” of CTE education and how to recruit and retain rural teachers.
After a fire and an election loss, Pocatello school leaders consider running another bond
“We have one opportunity from this tragedy to do it right,” Trustee Deanna Judy said.
Investigation: Garden Valley repeatedly violated federal special education law
Two families filed complaints, alleging their children were miseducated and mistreated. A state investigator agreed.
Recount upholds Idaho Falls trustee candidate’s one-vote win
Shay Ricks will join the board in January, barely edging out incumbent Elizabeth Cogliati.
Chronic absenteeism is declining — but nearly 53K Idaho students are habitually absent
Find out the rates at your school or district.
After multi-million dollar bond losses, Pocatello, Shelley leaders seek answers
But reaching stakeholders isn’t easy.
Judge invalidates Idaho Falls’ $33 million levy for a new school
It’s back to square one for Idaho Falls trustees.
Idaho Falls trustee files for a recount after single-vote loss
Incumbent Trustee Elizabeth Cogliati: “We all deserve a recount.”