Over the past year, Coeur d’Alene has been a microcosm for education hot-button politics.

Blowback over pandemic protocols. Allegations of critical race theory. Polarized school board elections with partisan overrtones.

And this month, the  Coeur d’Alene School District will seek a 10-year, $80 million plant facilities.

This week, Kevin Richert talks with Coeur d’Alene Superintendent Shon Hocker about the election, and the politics of his panhandle district.

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Kevin Richert

Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 35 years of experience in Idaho journalism, and extensive experience covering state politics and the Legislature. He is a frequent guest on "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television. He can be reached at krichert@idahoednews.org

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