Kevin Richert
Episode 166: The intersection of health care politics ( … and lots of district drama … )
On this week’s “Extra Credit” podcast, Kevin Richert sits down with Melissa Davlin, the host of Idaho Public Television’s “Idaho Reports.” She has spent the past year on a journalism fellowship studying health care topics.
Emmett superintendent steps down
Wayne Rush’s departure became a matter of public record Wednesday. But the board and the superintendent signed a separation agreement a week ago — in a move that may have violated the state’s Open Meetings Law.
State economist: A recession is no foregone conclusion, but it’s a possibility
Members of Gov. Brad Little’s K-12 task force received a mixed message Wednesday. There’s a 30 percent chance of a recession within the next three years — but it would not be as severe as the Great Recession, which led to unprecedented K-12 budget cuts.
Blaine trustees sanction board chair, over undisclosed ethical violations
The violations occurred between January and May, according to a Blaine County School District news release. But the sanctions came eight days after Rob Clayton publicly criticized district leadership.
‘Bad behavior continues to be rewarded;’ outgoing Middleton superintendent rips adversaries
Josh Middleton said unnamed political foes made it impossible for him to work with trustees and address the Canyon County district’s needs.
Turmoil in Blaine County: Critics seek Holmes’ ouster
Critics say Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes has neutralized the school board, while surrounding herself with “yes people” and a “lickspittle battalion of principals.” Holmes says she has no intention of stepping down.
Home computer and Internet access: Idaho’s numbers are mixed
A recent Associated Press data analysis looks at computer and Internet access, and how this contributes to a “homework gap.”
Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: June 10-13
State superintendent Sherri Ybarra is in Coeur d’Alene Monday, attending a conference hosted by one of Idaho’s most prominent lobbying groups.
Episode 165: An in-depth look at high-performing, high-poverty schools
Idaho Education News’ Devin Bodkin and Sami Edge discuss their series on high-performing, high-poverty schools in Idaho, Nevada, Washington and Montana.
Education Week: Idaho lags in K-12 spending, and struggles with funding equity
In a study released Tuesday, Education Week criticized Idaho for what it spends, and how it spends it.