Idaho EdNews Podcasts
Episode 20: Breaking down the May elections
There’s plenty to talk about from the May 17 elections. More turnover and turmoil in the West Ada School District. Supplemental school levies pass across the state — with one exception. And topsy-turvy legislative primaries. Some key budget-writers hold off conservative challengers. Four hardline conservatives lose. But three moderate Republican incumbents lose as well. We…
Episode 19: Election Central
This week on Extra Credit we break down everything you need to know about what is at stake for education in next week’s primary election.
Episode 18: Refugee Reporting Project
This week on Extra Credit — A refugee reporting project, the latest West Ada news and a legislative race to follow during the May 17 primary election.
Episode 17: Breaking down the West Ada story
Kevin Richert and Michelle Edmonds of 6 On Your Side talk about West Ada. Kevin and Clark Corbin catch you up on science standards — and talk a little baseball too.
Episode 16: Idaho’s new (and mysterious) immunization numbers
This week in the Extra Credit podcast, we break down the new school immunization numbers. (They’re improving, but it’s unclear why.) We also recap a State Department of Education public hearing that was nearly devoid of the public. And we also take a closer look at state superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s inner circle — and a…
Episode 15: Photo flap
EdNews journalists Kevin Richert and Clark Corbin explain why they fought vigorously and publicly to remove photos from Rep. Ron Nate’s campaign video and legislative newsletter. Plus, highlights from all of the week’s biggest education stories.
Episode 14: Priorities
This week on Extra Credit we analyze Superintendent Sherri Ybarra’s performance on her top legislative priorities and look ahead to next month’s primary elections.
Episode 13: Aftermath
This week we look back on the legislative session, discuss government transparency and talk about why one of the state’s poorest districts is looking toward a high tech future.
Episode 12: Sine die
This week on Extra Credit hosts Clark Corbin and Kevin Richert discuss the final days of the legislative session and break down this year’s action from an education perspective.
Episode 11: Sunshine Week
This week, we explain the open meetings law concerns in Caldwell and discuss the unresolved education issues still in play as legislators inch closer toward adjournment.