Extra Credit - Weekly Education Podcast
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Episode 106: We Can't Win Them All — Supt. Ybarra's Rough Week at the Legislature
09/03/2018 Duración: 24minOver the course of 20 hours this week, Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra saw two of her big legislative initiatives fail. We'll explain what happened, and catch you up on all the week's top stories.
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Episode 105: Private School Scholarship Bill Divides Idaho Legislature
02/03/2018 Duración: 24minA private school scholarship bill that some critics say has the potential to divert funding from public schools passed the Idaho House by a thin margin this week. Plus, the latest election 2018 filings and a look at two bills that could spell changes for school elections.
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Episode 104: Science Standards Approved After Three Years Of Rancor
23/02/2018 Duración: 27minThe Senate Education Committee approved a new slate of proposed science standards in full, potentially writing the final chapter in a three-year saga that made national headlines. Plus, budget writers set the K-12 public school budget without any real debate.
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Episode 103: Legislators Divided Over Sex Education Law
16/02/2018 Duración: 27minA new week brings a new controversy to the Idaho Legislature. Find out why legislators are divided over a proposal to update sex education laws. Plus, find out why Gov. Otter appears to be giving up on one of his top education proposals before it even gets off the ground.
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Episode 102: Idaho Lawmakers Dissect Science Standards
09/02/2018 Duración: 29minFor the second straight year, Idaho lawmakers voted to remove references to climate change and human impact on the environment from public school science standards. Plus, both candidates running for superintendent of public instruction got caught up in a debate over new graduation rates.
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Episode 101: Weird Science, An Inside Look At the Science Standards Debate
02/02/2018 Duración: 26minTwo days of politically charged hearings over a proposed new set of public school science standards shook up the Idaho Statehouse this week. We'll break the debate down on this week's podcast.
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Episode 100: Breaking Down Education Week At The Legislature
26/01/2018 Duración: 26minWe recap one of the busiest and most important weeks at the Idaho Legislature, which was dominated by education budget hearings each day. We explain what's at stake, how much money is in play and what the top priorities are.
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Episode 99: A Closer Look At Teacher Salaries
19/01/2018 Duración: 26minThis week on Extra Credit we take a closer look at how the Legislature's career ladder salary law has affected pay after three years of implementation. Plus, what in the world is going on in New Plymouth?
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Episode 98: A New Legislative Session Begins
12/01/2018 Duración: 24minThe 2018 legislative session kicked off this week, and we're here summarize the first week highlights and discuss where things go from here.
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Episode 97: Gearing Up For A Wild Legislative Session
05/01/2018 Duración: 23minIf Gov. Butch Otter's preview of the upcoming legislative session was any indication, we're in for a bizarre year in politics. This week, we'll explain some of the key issues and preview the Jan. 8 State of the State address.
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Episode 96: Breaking Down Our Higher Education Series
15/12/2017 Duración: 28minTake a behind-the-scenes look at journalist Kevin Richert's new four-part series on higher education. This week, Richert explains the reporting that went into the series and highlights the reasons why Idaho has not met its signature education goal, despite investing $100 million in programs designed to reach the goal.
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Episode 95: State Crackdown On Data Accuracy Continues
08/12/2017 Duración: 27minThe state has suspended a charter school founder's administrative license for falsifying teacher data and falling short of instructional requirements. We'll explain the latest violations uncovered in the state's crackdown on inaccurate data and reports.
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Episode 94: State Cracks Down On Inaccurate Teacher Evaluations
01/12/2017 Duración: 23minMore than two years after Idaho Education News raised red flags about the validity of teacher evaluation data, a state agency filed complaints against two Idaho school superintendents and ordered reprimands be placed in their certification files. We explain why, in this week's episode of Extra Credit.
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Episode 93: Kustra's Retirement Means More Uncertainty For Higher Education
17/11/2017 Duración: 22minOur top story this week is Boise State University President Bob Kustra's retirement announcement. Co-host Kevin Richert explores Kustra's legacy, and explains why his upcoming retirement creates more uncertainty in Idaho's higher education system.
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Episode 92: The Butticci Bump
03/11/2017 Duración: 20minThe 2018 governor's race heated up this week with Republicans landing a series of high-profile endorsements that include Mitt Romney, Ted Cruz and Gem County's Bill Butticci. Plus voter-approved supplemental tax levels reach record levels in Idaho.
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Episode 91: Sizing Up Idaho's Teacher Shortage
27/10/2017 Duración: 24minCo-host Kevin Richert explains why school districts across the state are reporting a shortage of qualified applicants for teaching positions, how the shortage is affecting classroom and why the problem isn't likely to be solve soon. Plus, an investigation into the Oneida School District's sudden enrollment and budget increases.
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Episode 90: Students Are About To Begin Grading Their Teachers
20/10/2017 Duración: 24minThis spring, Idaho students will have a chance to critique their schools and their teachers as a part of the state's new accountably plan. We will explain how the student engagement surveys will work, and why state officials say student input is important for schools.
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Episode 89: State Superintendents' Race Heats Up
13/10/2017 Duración: 24minState Superintendent Sherri Ybarra launched her re-election campaign this week, setting up a showdown with Wilder Superintendent Jeff Dillon in the 2018 GOP primary. Co-hosts Clark Corbin and Kevin Richert break down the race so far, and take a look at other campaigns affecting education.
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Episode 88 Rethinking Remediation: New Ways To Help Struggling Students
06/10/2017 Duración: 25minThis week on Extra Credit, co-host Kevin Richert takes a closer look at remediation numbers in Idaho's colleges and universities and dissects a plan designed to help students progress toward graduation. Plus, find out why school districts leaders are divided over how to pay their teachers.
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Episode 87: A Proposal To Change The Way Idaho Schools Receive Funding
29/09/2017 Duración: 22minThis week on Extra Credit, co-host Kevin Richert breaks down a new proposal to change how Idaho public schools are funded — and explains how it might affect schools, parents and taxpayers.