Join our Friday conversation on politics and education

Jennifer Swindell | 05/05/2016

Are you looking for some last-minute tips to becoming an educated voter in Tuesday’s primary election?

Or maybe you just want some free donuts and coffee on a Friday morning.

We’ve got it all.

Idaho Education News is hosting a crash course on how the May 17 election could affect Idaho public education.

Idaho Education News, the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Idaho School Boards Association are partnering for Donuts and Democracy, a panel discussion featuring experts in education and politics.

The free event is 9 a.m. Friday, at the Yanke Family Research Park, 220 Parkcenter Blvd.

The panel features Idaho Education News journalists Kevin Richert and Clark Corbin and Jess Harrison, the communications and government affairs director with the ISBA.

Our event begins with coffee, donuts and an overview of the education and political landscape in Idaho. The panelists will then drill down into key races and other education-related issues on the ballot, including levies and trustee recalls.

Come and ask questions. Join our conversation. Get links to helpful resources. Participate in a quiz for EdNews swag. Enjoy donuts and coffee.

Please contact us with ideas or questions: [email protected].

Jennifer Swindell

Jennifer Swindell

Managing editor and CEO Jennifer Swindell founded Idaho Education News in 2013. She has led the online news platform as it has grown in readership and engagement every year, reaching over two million pageviews a year. Jennifer has more than 35 years of experience in Idaho journalism. She also has served as a public information officer for Idaho schools and as a communication director at Boise State University. She can be reached at [email protected].

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