Idaho EdNews Podcasts

The National Assessment of Education Progress scores, released Monday, are a window into post-pandemic learning loss. Scores dropped across the board in Idaho. But Idaho also held its own — and even fared well — compared to national scores. To get some insight into what we learned this week, Kevin Richert sits down with Paul…

It’s fall debate season in Idaho. On Monday, state superintendent’s candidates Debbie Critchfield and Terry Gilbert will square off (Idaho Public Television, 8 p.m. MDT and 7 p.m. PDT). But several candidates — including Gov. Brad Little — have refused to debate this fall. This week, Kevin Richert talks to Melissa Davlin of Idaho Public…

With the Nov. 8 elections closing in fast, we continue our focus on the state superintendent’s race. This week, Kevin Richert interviews Republican candidate Debbie Critchfield about last month’s special legislative session, school building needs and the hardline education platform approved during July’s state GOP convention. And in case you missed it, Richert interviewed Democratic…

Terry Gilbert is a career educator and a former president of the Idaho Education Association. And he believes Idaho’s public school system is under attack. This week, Kevin Richert interviews the Democratic state schools superintendent candidate about his vision for education in Idaho — and his priorities if he’s elected on Nov. 8. (Next week’s…

You know the numbers by now: On Sept. 1, the Legislature approved $650 million in tax cuts, earmarked $330 million a year in new money for K-12, and $80 million for a new fund to prepare Idahoans for in-demand careers. So, how will Idaho spend all that new education money? And where? Kevin Richert digs…

Click here for the Sept. 30 podcasts where Kevin Richert chats with Rep. Wendy Horman and Carly Flandro talks with teacher Lyndsey Matthews. Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee wants the Pocatello campus to go carbon-neutral. He also wants the campus community to redouble its commitment to engagement and civil discourse. For this week’s podcast,…

Carly interviews Sarah Jensen, Miss Idaho 2022, about getting ready for the Miss America Pageant while teaching math at Gem Prep Meridian North. Sarah talks about what today’s kids need in a role model, what it was like to start teaching the year of the pandemic, and how Idaho education is underrated. Idaho Education News…

EdNews senior reporter Kevin Richert sits down with the first teenager to win a seat on the Boise School District’s board of trustees. Boise High School’s Shiva Rajbhandari talks about how he will juggle his senior year and a two-year term on the board. His victory has sparked much conversation on our Facebook page. Find…

Kevin Richert Podcast, Episode 67: Breaking down an extraordinary week There was … a lot of news this week. A batch of school bond issues and levies — big-ticket elections in Coeur d’Alene, Vallivue and Middleton, and a small but important election in tiny Three Creek. And then came the Legislature. In a one-day “extraordinary…

There’s plenty on the line for education next week. First, on Tuesday, 12 school districts will seek $261.4 million in bond issues and levies. Then, on Thursday, lawmakers will return to the Statehouse for a special session. Gov. Brad Little wants a $410 million permanent increase in education spending, along with $500 million in tax…