Idaho EdNews Podcasts

Episode 233: Election 2020 Results

This week we scratch under the surface of Idaho’s statewide election results.

Episode 232: When the numbers become the story

This week, we break down some of the numbers behind our top stories — the pandemic, new student enrollment numbers, K-3 test results and teacher evaluations.

Episode 231: West Ada Returns to School, But Challenges Remain

In many ways West Ada’s story is indicative of the issues facing districts all across the state.

Episode 230: West Ada teachers union plans massive sick day in protest of in-person learning

More than 700 teachers have said they will call in sick Monday as parents and staff are divided over the COVID response in Idaho’s largest school district.

Episode 229: Troubling Trends With the Coronavirus

This week, a report from the White House Coronavirus Task Force recommends moving to online school in Idaho counties with high case numbers.

Episode 228: College Campuses Become Flashpoint in Idaho’s Coronavirus Battle

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says students returning to college is one of the factors driving an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Episode 227: A Sobering Week For School Reopening

Schools and districts are attempting to navigate reopening as multiple confirmed cases have led to temporary closures or, in some cases, a move to remote learning.

Episode 226: Funding, furloughs and football

Across Idaho, schools, colleges and universities continue to navigate reopening and dealing with the pandemic.

Episode 225: Little aims to offset $99 million education holdbacks

On this week’s show we’ll explain the proposal, break down what we know about how the money can be used and talk about the budget news that let up to Little’s announcement.

Episode 224: School Reopening is Local Control in Action

On this week’s episode we’ll discuss reopening and highlight the areas where policy and politics collide.