Idaho EdNews Podcasts
Episode 6: Transition and turbulence in West Ada
Kevin Richert interviews outgoing Superintendent Mary Ann Ranells about the challenges of the past year — and the issues facing West Ada in the future.
Episode 5: The 2021 Legislature seems different. Is it?
It’s already one of the longest legislative sessions in Idaho history. But does this 2021 legislative session reflect a substantive change in ideology and tone? To explore this question — and the policy implications — Kevin Richert interviews Rod Gramer, the CEO of Idaho Business for Education and a longtime observer of Statehouse politics. Idaho…
Episode 4: What we learned about mental health issues in schools
The coronavirus pandemic intensified the need for mental health services in schools — and put a spotty support network under a stress test. In a recent five-part series, Idaho Education News reporter Sami Edge took a close look at the challenges, some success stories — and the human face of this important issue. She joins…
Episode 3: Coronavirus and classrooms, a conversation with Dr. David Pate
Thirteen months into the coronavirus pandemic, is Idaho on the verge of another surge? As new variants creep into Idaho, is face-to-face instruction safe? What about spring sports and graduation ceremonies? To get some answers, Kevin Richert interviews Dr. David Pate. The former CEO of the St. Luke’s Health System, Pate sits on Gov. Brad…
Episode 2: The pandemic exposes issues of equity
The coronavirus pandemic did not necessarily create issues of equity. But it did expose equity issues — in education and health care. In this week’s podcast, Kevin Richert interviews Melissa Davlin from Idaho Public Television’s “Idaho Reports” on equity, and how it plays into debates unfolding at the Statehouse. Idaho Education News · Kevin’s…
Episode 1: A legislative preview (the post-recess edition)
The Legislature returns Tuesday, after a Statehouse coronavirus outbreak forced an unprecedented 18-day recess. This week, Kevin Richert interviews Senate President Pro Tem Chuck Winder, R-Boise, about pandemic protocols, and the long list of education bills still on lawmakers’ agenda. Idaho Education News · Kevin’s Podcast Episode 1
The Kevin Richert Podcast: Introduction
Listen as Kevin Richert talks about his new podcast. Idaho Education News · Kevin’s Podcast: Introduction
Episode 246: An End of An Era For Extra Credit
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Episode 245: How Idaho’s 60 percent goal almost died
Plus, we’ll recap a full week of legislative action.
Episode 244: Schools Move Toward Reopening For In-Person Learning
Welcome to episode 244 of the Extra Credit podcast. This week three of Idaho’s largest school districts moved toward reopening for in-person learning for all grades. Meanwhile, the Legislature weighed in with several bills addressing school closure authority and the removal of public health limits for crowds and gatherings. We’ll help break it all down…