In parts of the state. school board elections are becoming more heated, more expensive — and maybe more partisan.

And yet, other trustees are resigning midterm, as school boards come under close community scrutiny.

Idaho Education News writers Blake Jones and Kevin Richert break it all down in this week’s podcast.

Also, check out our Soundcloud page for other recent podcasts:

  • Episode 28: COVID-19 and children’s health, an inside look (Guest, Dr. Kenny Bramwell, St. Luke’s Health System)
  • Episode 27: Reclaim Idaho’s $300 million vision for K-12
  • Episode 26: The present, and the future, of online higher ed (Guest, Tonya Drake, Western Governors University)
  • Episode 25: An interview with Marlene Tromp

Kevin Richert

Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 40 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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