Episode 124: State Superintendent Candidates Square Off in First Debate

Clark Corbin | 08/03/2018

Welcome to episode 124 of the Extra Credit podcast.

This week, State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra and Democratic challenger Cindy Wilson squared off in their first debate as candidates in the closely watched state superintendent’s race.

Will break the debate down, and let you know where the two candidates stand on topics such as teacher pay and school funding.

Be sure to check back next week for another new episode of Extra Credit.

Clark Corbin

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