Idaho EdNews Podcasts

Episode 183: A Closer Look at the New Reading Scores

New reading test results released this week could help shape the debate over where the state goes next with its early reading initiative.

Episode 182: How Will Idaho Respond to Missing Its Math and English Benchmarks?

This week we take a closer look at the education goals from the state’s plan to comply with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.

Episode 181: Breaking Down The Master Educator Premium Bonuses

We’ll let you know how many teachers will receive the checks and how much the bonuses will cost the state.

Episode 180: A Closer Look At The State Board’s Powerful New Member

Former JFAC co-chair Shawn Keough brings clout and influence to the State Board at a critical time for education policy.

Episode 179: Analyzing Idaho’s Debate Over Teacher Pay Raises

This week we discuss how a new report fits in with the political debate over the career ladder.

Episode 178: Idaho’s Jump Into All-Day Kindergarten

This week we take a closer look at the increase in schools and districts moving to all-day kindergarten

Episode 177: The Future of School Funding in Idaho

This week we cover a new school funding ballot initiative that Reclaim Idaho is working on, and take a first look at State Supt. Sherri Ybarra’s new public school budget request.

Episode 176: An Under-The-Radar School Election

Six school bonds failed, one passed and three Middleton trustees retained their seats Tuesday.

Episode 175: New Boise State President Marlene Tromp Steps into the Spotlight

We focus on Tromp’s first few weeks on the job, her address to the university this week and our interview with her.

Episode 174: Education Task Force Picks Up The Pace

After a summer of review, the education task force is starting to put together its proposals