Idaho EdNews Podcasts

Episode 143: Bring on the Legislature

This week we look forward to Gov.-elect Brad Little’s State of the State address and the opening of the 2019 Legislative session.

Episode 142: The calm before the legislative storm

This week we take a closer look at the latest enrollment numbers and budget projections.

Episode 141: Setting the Stage for the Legislature

We’ll introduce you to the new education and budget committee chairmen and set up the key education issues for 2019.

Episode 140: Obstacles and Options After High School

This week we take an in-depth look at co-host Kevin Richert’s four-part series about pathways after high school, “Obstacles and Options.”

Episode 139: The Political Fallout from Last Week’s Election

Welcome to episode 139 of the Extra Credit podcast. With the election behind us, the struggle for power and influence in the Legislature begins. On this week’s episode we explain why control of the House Education Committee is up for grabs and why there could be a new speaker of the House in 2019. We…

Episode 138: Our election recap

Results of this week’s election will go a long way to shaping Idaho’s political landscape and education policy.

Episode 137: Our in-depth election preview

We explain what’s on the line, which races we’re watching and how you can become an informed voter.

Episode 136: A Closer Look at Idaho’s Signature Education Goal

New Census data tracks Idaho’s progress towards its 60 percent goal.

Episode 135: A Closer Look at Debate Week

Over the last week, two lively and issues-driven debates shook up the governor’s and state superintendent’s races.

Episode 134: A Wild Week Covering the State Superintendent’s Race

A closer look at the state superintendent’s race between incumbent Sherri Ybarra and challenger Cindy Wilson.