Episode 3: Coronavirus and classrooms, a conversation with Dr. David Pate

Kevin Richert | 04/14/2021

Thirteen months into the coronavirus pandemic, is Idaho on the verge of another surge?

As new variants creep into Idaho, is face-to-face instruction safe?

What about spring sports and graduation ceremonies?

To get some answers, Kevin Richert interviews Dr. David Pate. The former CEO of the St. Luke’s Health System, Pate sits on Gov. Brad Little’s coronavirus working group. And on Twitter, @drpatesblog, he offers real-time analysis of the pandemic.

Click here to hear what he has to say.

Kevin Richert

Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 30 years of experience in Idaho journalism. He is a frequent guest on "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television and "Idaho Matters" on Boise State Public Radio. Follow Kevin on Twitter: @KevinRichert. He can be reached at [email protected]

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