Carly Flandro

Education foundations have evolved and found their footing in Idaho

These behind-the-scenes organizations — led mostly by community volunteers — close the funding gaps to support teachers and students.

With foundation grants, the teachers drive how money is spent

Foundations also support families in need, staff recognition programs and offer college scholarships.

Their classroom is a grassy park, yurt, school garden, potato farm or the Idaho wilderness

More Idaho parents want their kids to log off the computer and head outside to learn.

Chubbuck charter breaks ground on a new middle school

The $12 million building will be tailored to meet the needs of children in grades 6-8.

Spelling it out: Bonds and Levies

If you’re an Idaho voter, chances are that you’ve seen bonds and levies on the ballot at some point – or will in the future. And if so, that means the local school district is asking taxpayers like you to supplement its state and federal dollars with property taxes. Ultimately, it’s up to local patrons…

Award-winning Idaho teachers give advice to newbies

Take care of yourself, build relationships with students, and bring magic to the classroom.

Schools battle chronic absenteeism as students struggle to rebound from the pandemic

After years of increased absenteeism brought on by the pandemic, some administrators are implementing new strategies to get kids consistently back in school.

Posted: K-12 job applicants welcome

As the first day of school approaches, there’s still a need for custodians, teachers, food service workers and paraprofessionals in school districts across the state.