Reporters break down Idaho School Benefit Trust in new ‘EdNews Show’ episode

Sean Dolan|08/22/2026

Insurance is complicated.

In the latest episode of The EdNews Show, reporters Kevin Richert and Sean Dolan explain the unraveling of the Idaho School Benefit Trust, what it means for teachers and how it might impact taxpayers.

The trust’s manager on Thursday informed member school districts that they are responsible for covering a $13 million shortfall. School leaders have to pick a payment option by Sept. 10 and make a first payment by Sept. 30.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen to the audio version on Soundcloud.

Sean Dolan

Sean Dolan

Sean previously reported on local government for three newspapers in the Mountain West, including the Twin Falls Times-News. He graduated from James Madison University in Virginia. Contact him at sean@idahoednews.org

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