Idaho EdNews Podcasts

Episode 243: Statehouse Debate Heats Up With Hot Button Issues Introduced

Statehouse action picked up with new bills on guns on school campuses and limitations on gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic.

Episode 242: Inside Education Week at the Statehouse

The higher education hearings — and the issues legislators focused on — were particularly interesting this year.

Episode 241: Teachers turn out in force for COVID vaccines

This week we reported on personal stories from teachers across the state who shared their decisions about the coronavirus vaccine.

Episode 240: The 2021 Legislative session kicks off

This week we break down Gov. Brad Little’s education proposals and the first week of the new session.

Episode 239: An Uncertain Legislative Session Looms

Idaho is gearing up for an uncertain, and possibly unsafe, legislative session that kicks off Monday.

Episode 238: 2020 Year in Review

With the year about to end we take a step back and review what changed this year.

Episode 237: Questions Emerge About Upcoming Legislative Session

With a month to go until the schedule opening day, questions are emerging about the upcoming legislative session.

Episode 236: A Closer Look at the New Senate Education Committee chairman

Plus, we’ll talk about how a House leadership race cost one lawmaker her spot on the joint budget committee.

Episode 235: As Coronavirus Cases Spike, News of Vaccine Offers Hope

This week we break down the latest coronavirus trends and what we know about Idaho’s vaccine plans.

Episode 234: Schools Face Gut-Wrenching Decisions As Virus Spreads

This week we take a closer look at the the Boise School District’s decision to move to full remote learning in the face of rising coronavirus cases and operational strains at every corner.