Extra Credit Podcast

This week we take a closer look at the education goals from the state’s plan to comply with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.

We’ll let you know how many teachers will receive the checks and how much the bonuses will cost the state.

Former JFAC co-chair Shawn Keough brings clout and influence to the State Board at a critical time for education policy.

This week we discuss how a new report fits in with the political debate over the career ladder.

This week we take a closer look at the increase in schools and districts moving to all-day kindergarten

This week we cover a new school funding ballot initiative that Reclaim Idaho is working on, and take a first look at State Supt. Sherri Ybarra’s new public school budget request.

Six school bonds failed, one passed and three Middleton trustees retained their seats Tuesday.

We focus on Tromp’s first few weeks on the job, her address to the university this week and our interview with her.

After a summer of review, the education task force is starting to put together its proposals

We’ll highlight what the latest data show, and what people are saying.