A state audit has uncovered multiple issues with the English Language Learner program in Wilder — a rural school district with a large Latino student population. (Click here for the June 18 story, from Sami Edge of Idaho EdNews and Nicole Foy of the Idaho Statesman.)

Meanwhile, the pandemic has posed unique challenges to Hispanic students in K-12 and higher education.

To explore the situation in Wilder, and the statewide picture, J.J. Saldana of the Idaho Commission of Hispanic Affairs joins us for this week’s podcast.