The Kevin Richert Podcasts

In many ways West Ada’s story is indicative of the issues facing districts all across the state.

More than 700 teachers have said they will call in sick Monday as parents and staff are divided over the COVID response in Idaho’s largest school district.

This week, a report from the White House Coronavirus Task Force recommends moving to online school in Idaho counties with high case numbers.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says students returning to college is one of the factors driving an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Schools and districts are attempting to navigate reopening as multiple confirmed cases have led to temporary closures or, in some cases, a move to remote learning.

Across Idaho, schools, colleges and universities continue to navigate reopening and dealing with the pandemic.

On this week’s show we’ll explain the proposal, break down what we know about how the money can be used and talk about the budget news that let up to Little’s announcement.

On this week’s episode we’ll discuss reopening and highlight the areas where policy and politics collide.

The special session went off the rails before it was even gaveled to order Monday morning.

This week we break down the issues affecting reopening in K-12 and higher education.