Idaho EdNews Podcasts

Episode 74: Idaho releases new federal education plan

This week we dissect the latest draft of Idaho’s plan to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act and take a closer look at the latest round of SAT scores.

Episode 73: Idaho’s race to comply with federal education deadlines

With a federal deadline looming, the leaders of two education groups say they have been cut out of the process to develop Idaho’s ESSA plan.

Episode 72: Federal Funding Cuts Worry Rural School Officials

Find out why education officials in timber country are starting to worry that Secure Rural School funding may not be so secure after all.

Episode 71: How hundreds of snow days melted away

Severe snow storms forced extended closures in many Idaho schools this year. But as the school year came to an end, most of those snow days simply melted away.

Episode 70: More New Science Standards Proposed

Learn about proposed new science standards and find out what Idaho education leaders are saying about President Trump’s budget proposal.

Episode 69: Voters Approve New Community College

This week on Extra Credit: Bonneville voters approve a new community college and Horseshoe Bend is celebrated for its dramatic turnaround.

Episode 68: Labrador jumps into the fray

This week on Extra Credit: Labrador enters the governor’s race, controversy surrounds the Nampa School District hiring a new superintendent and more.

Episode 67: The Superintendent’s race heats up

Learn more about the little-known school superintendent who will take on schools chief Sherri Ybarra next year.

Episode 66: A closer look at the SBAC test

Get caught up on testing season in Idaho — and the latest on federal education news — in this week’s podcast.

Episode 65: More problems with the state’s teacher bonus report

Report Kevin Richert breaks down the problems with the new teacher leadership premium report.