Idaho EdNews Podcasts
Episode 92: Covering a lot of political landscape
Kevin talks politics with BSU Political Science professor Stephanie Witt
Episode 17: How to make students really, truly love learning? Misha Smith has answers.
In this episode, award-winning teacher Misha Smith talks about how she uses field trips, big questions, and projects with real-world impact to fuel student curiosity and excitement. Plus, she reflects on two recent awards she won — including one that will send her around the tip of South America.
Episode 91: The University of Phoenix interview
University of Phoenix President Chris Lynne and provost and chief financial officer John Woods talk about the future — and the for-profit online university’s checkered past.
The University of Phoenix Interview
University of Phoenix officials sit down for an extended interview about their school’s past — and its future.
From a migrant student to a migrant summer school teacher: a conversation with Melyssa Perez
In this episode, Carly Flandro sits down with Melyssa Perez, a migrant summer school teacher with the Twin Falls School District. A former migrant student herself, Perez loves giving back to kids with similar backgrounds. Listen to our conversation for more on how to close learning gaps, celebrate culture in the classroom, and honor what…
The details of the U of I-University of Phoenix deal — and C. Scott Green’s case for the move
How will the U of I-Phoenix megadeal work? And why does President C. Scott Green believe it’s time to make a deal? Listen here.
How to really appreciate teachers? Let them tell you.
A teacher panel gives an inside look on summer break, teacher appreciation, and their favorite teachers.
A high-stakes (and maybe precedent-setting) school election
With $734 million on the table, Tuesday is a big election day for Idaho schools. And there’s more. The West Ada School District is taking a novel approach to its record-setting building proposal. And more still. The Coeur d’Alene School District says it might have to close schools and eliminate sports and extracurricular activities if…
From the classroom to the House floor with Rep. Matthew Bundy
Rep. Matt Bundy, R-Mountain Home, is one of two teacher/lawmakers in Idaho.
In this episode, he shares his thoughts on balancing teaching and politics, and reflects on the session and its implications for education. Here’s our conversation.
Little critiques 2023 legislative session
Gov. Brad Little says he got most of what he wanted from the 2023 legislative session — especially in education. But he also says the fight over school and public libraries isn’t going away.