Idaho EdNews Podcasts

Episode 165: An in-depth look at high-performing, high-poverty schools

Idaho Education News’ Devin Bodkin and Sami Edge discuss their series on high-performing, high-poverty schools in Idaho, Nevada, Washington and Montana.

Episode 164: Little’s opportunity to make his mark on education

In this week’s podcast, Kevin Richert sits down with Greg Wilson, Little’s education policy adviser.

Episode 163: Idaho Fails to Meet Achievement Targets

A closer look at Idaho’s progress toward meeting education goals outlined in the state plan to comply with federal education law.

Episode 162: What’s Ahead For The New Education Task Force?

Idaho’s brand new education task force will have a lot on its plate this summer and a relatively short amount of time to accomplish its work.

Episode 161: Checking in on Idaho’s Lowest Performing Schools

Plus, find out what the latest report on bullying found in Idaho.

Episode 160: Confusion Over Teacher Pay

Idaho teacher salaries have moved up, but a new bill is creating confusion over how much the state requires schools to pay.

Episode 159: Boise State University’s New President

On this week’s episode, we discuss the historic hire and talk about incoming President Marlene Tromp’s experience and credentials.

Episode 158: Tracking Teacher Pay

This week, we take a closer look at Gov. Brad Little’s plan to raise Idaho’s minimum teacher salary.

Episode 157: A Crazy Legislative Session Comes to an End

Lawmakers may be leaving town, but they created major uncertainty over agency rules.

Episode 156: The Legislative Session Refuses to End

We’ll explain where things stand with education issues, and why the session lingers on.