Video: Making the Grade, 7.8.15

Kevin Richert | 07/09/2015

In this week’s segment, I talk with Michelle Edmonds of KIVI and KNIN TV about the turmoil on the West Ada School Board, and Gov. Butch Otter’s reaction to the latest round of statewide teacher evaluations.

Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 35 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. He can be reached at [email protected]

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