Extra Credit - Weekly Education Podcast

This week Rep. Wendy Horman joins the podcast to talk about school funding, the budget-setting process and her political future.

Episode 85: Behind The DACA Debate by Idaho EdNews

Episode 84: an interview with Beth Oppenheimer by Idaho EdNews

Compared to other races, the superintendent of public instruction's race hasn't really started. But that didn't keep things from getting weird this week. Find out why, on Extra Credit.

Episode 82 Remembering Former Gov. Cecil Andrus by Idaho EdNews

This week on Extra Credit our co-hosts detail how Idaho schools are preparing for the learning opportunities — and traffic jams — expected to come with Monday's total eclipse. Plus, Kevin Richert launches a new series previewing the 2018 state election.

On today's episode of Extra Credit we explain why this week's Board of Education Meeting is likely to shape school policy for years to come. Plus, co-host Kevin Richert digs deep into the state's latest reading scores.

This week on Extra Credit special guest Karlynn Laraway from the State Department of Education joins the podcast to break down the Every Student Succeeds Act and explain why parents and taxpayers should be paying attention.

Education officials have spent their summer racing against a deadline to submit Idaho's ESSA plan to the feds. Find out about a big change brewing this week, and about an unresolved debate.

Although more students are taking advanced AP courses in Idaho, participation still lags well below the national average. Find out why and catch up on news from across the state on this week's edition of Extra Credit.

Episode 76: Kicking Around Politics (Kind of Like Summer Soccer) by Idaho EdNews

Episode 75 Idaho's Summer Of ESSA Continues by Idaho EdNews

This week we take a closer look at Idaho's plan to comply with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. Plus, co-host Kevin Richert points out some concerns with the latest round of SAT scores.

With a major deadline looming, Idaho's plan to comply with a new federal education law is still incomplete, and in draft form. Meanwhile, two prominent education groups say they feel disrespected after being cut out of the process. We'll explain why on this week's episode of Extra Credit.

Find out why education officials in timber country are starting to worry that Secure Rural School funding may not be so secure. Plus, a familiar name in Idaho education and political circles says he's not running for an open Congressional seat in 2018.

Brutal winter storms forced Idaho schools into extended closures this winter. But when the school year ended, hundreds of snow days simply melted away. Co-host Kevin Richert explains why this week on Extra Credit.

This week on Extra Credit: The debate over global warming's place in Idaho science standards continues. Plus, find out what Idaho education leaders are saying about President Trump's proposed cuts to education.

Episode 69: Voters Approve New Community College by Idaho EdNews

This week on Extra Credit: U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador shakes up Idaho's 2018 gubernatorial election. Plus, find out why controversy crept into the Nampa School District's hiring of a new superintendent.

This week on Extra Credit, learn about Jeff Dillon, the superintendent from a small school district that is challenging Idaho schools chief Sherri Ybarra in next year's Republican primary. Plus, an update on how schools are handling the new civics test graduation requirement.