Idaho EdNews Podcasts
Episode 56: New teacher evaluations report shows improvement
This week we take a look at a new teacher evaluations report and explain why Betsy DeVos inspired a student-led rally in Boise.
Episode 55: A big week on the Beltway
In this week’s Extra Credit podcast, Kevin Richert and Clark Corbin break down the news from Capitol Hill, and talk about what it means at the Statehouse.
Episode 54: The House calls for a tax cut
Breaking down the ongoing debate between cutting taxes and funding education.
Episode 53: Analyzing the Public School Budget
Join us as we take a closer look at Superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s school budget proposal — and where her priorities differ from Gov. Butch Otter.
Episode 52: Embedded with the Legislature
This week — all the highlights from the Legislature and a deep dive into teacher pay and other issues like to dominate policy debates in the weeks ahead.
Episode 51: A wild first week for the Legislature
This week’s podcast is devoted to the first week of Idaho’s 2017 legislative session and the education issues that are likely to make a difference.
Episode 50: Previewing the Legislative session
This week on Extra Credit: We preview the upcoming legislative session and recap Gov. Butch Otter’s discussion with the press corps during the AP legislative preview.
Episode 49: Reading Revisited
This week, reporter Kevin Richert offers a closer look at his series Reading Revisited, which examines Idaho’s $11.25 million plan for 37,000 kids.
Episode 48: Exploring the teacher evaluations controversy
Special guest J.J. Saldana from the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs joined the Extra Credit podcast for a special live broadcast.
Episode 47: A New Leader of the House Education Committee
This week, we highlight new House Education Committee Chairwoman Julie VanOrden and explain her goals for the year ahead.