Extra Credit Podcast

Devin Bodkin joins us to discuss the investigation into the financial practices of two Blackfoot charter schools.

This week we break down the first major public hearing over a proposal to rewrite Idaho’s public school funding formula.

We’ll explain why a new bill is likely to set off the biggest education debate of the year.

Take a closer look at this week’s key budget hearings for K-12 public schools and Idaho’s colleges and universities.

Plus, the stage is set for the biggest education debate of the year.

This week on Extra Credit — Gov. Little’s State of the State, the budget and the top education priorities.

This week we look forward to Gov.-elect Brad Little’s State of the State address and the opening of the 2019 Legislative session.

This week we take a closer look at the latest enrollment numbers and budget projections.

We’ll introduce you to the new education and budget committee chairmen and set up the key education issues for 2019.

This week we take an in-depth look at co-host Kevin Richert’s four-part series about pathways after high school, “Obstacles and Options.”

Welcome to episode 139 of the Extra Credit podcast. With the election behind us, the struggle for power and influence in the Legislature begins. On this week’s episode we explain why control of the House Education Committee is up for grabs and why there could be a new speaker of the House in 2019. We…

Results of this week’s election will go a long way to shaping Idaho’s political landscape and education policy.

We explain what’s on the line, which races we’re watching and how you can become an informed voter.

New Census data tracks Idaho’s progress towards its 60 percent goal.

Over the last week, two lively and issues-driven debates shook up the governor’s and state superintendent’s races.

A closer look at the state superintendent’s race between incumbent Sherri Ybarra and challenger Cindy Wilson.

A look ahead to the biggest political debates leading up to the Nov. 6 election.

Plus, election year politics and debate plans.

This week we take a closer at some of the eduction issues shaping this year’s campaign, break down the latest endorsements and continue to follow the school safety debate.

Get caught up on this week’s top education stories.