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A fourth university cancels volleyball match with San José State

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Empowering Parents applications to open in late October

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The four-day schools project: A second look at a growing trend

Episode 97: A conversation with Joshua Whitworth

As the new executive director of the State Board of Education, Joshua Whitworth has one of the most high-profile jobs in state government.

He also has one of the most varied resumes in state government: from ranching and college football to party politics and tracking the state’s finances.

In this podcast, Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe talk to Whitworth about his background, and his plans in his new post.

 

On May 17, the University of Idaho abruptly announced its plan to acquire the University of Phoenix, sending shockwaves through the state’s education and political circles.

At $685 million, it could be the largest and most polarizing transaction in Idaho higher education history. The U of I insists the deal will be a moneymaker. But Phoenix, a for-profit online giant with an enrollment of 85,000 students, is saddled with a checkered history and a tarnished reputation.

Idaho Education News’ Kevin Richert has closely followed this story for months, breaking news and fighting for the public’s right to know.

See the highlights of his coverage »