The Kevin Richert Podcast

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.

Find out why local school districts continue to have concerns about the Common Core aligned test. Plus Kevin Richert reports on a homework assignment that President Trump has given Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

This week on Extra Credit, co-host Kevin Richert details the ongoing problems with the state's teacher bonus reports and the ways school districts award the money.

This week on Extra Credit, find out why education guru Charlotte Danielson is concerned about teacher evaluations being used to set educators' pay.

Co-hosts Kevin Richert and Clark Corbin discuss Gov. Butch Otter and schools chief Sherri Ybarra's critiques of Idaho's recent legislative session.

After 80 tumultuous days in Boise, the 2017 legislative session adjourned this week. But even though lawmakers went home, all eyes will be on Gov. Butch Otter in the coming days — find out why.

As legislative leaders pushed for a March 24 adjournment, a handful of House conservatives pushed back. They used procedural delays to bring the House to a grinding halt — and to extend the session into next week.

Get caught up on this week's biggest school bond and levy election results while the Idaho Legislature inches closer to adjourning for the year.

This week on Extra Credit co-host Kevin Richert breaks down the state's $3.5 million broadband settlement, and explains why the cost to taxpayers actually topped $18 million. Plus, we look back on another wild week in the Idaho Legislature.

On March 14, Idaho voters head to the polls to decide the fate of $715 million worth of proposed school bonds and levies. Find out what's at stake and how to cast an informed vote. Plus, all the headlines from a crazy week at the Legislature.

Science standards were under the microscope at the Idaho Legislature this week. Find out why the Senate Education Committee delayed action involving teaching climate change.

This week on Extra Credit we take a closer look at a new teacher evaluations report and explain why new Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos inspired a student-led rally in Boise.

Find out why a wild week in Washington may have far-reaching effects in Idaho. Meanwhile, back home in Idaho, a proposed slate of new science standards generated plenty of controversy inside the Statehouse as legislators grappled with global warming and human impact on the environment.

This week on Extra Credit we break down the House's tax cut proposal and the ongoing budget debate between prioritizing education funding and cutting taxes.

Hosts Kevin Richert and Clark Corbin take a closer look at State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra's public school budget request — and highlight where her priorities differ from Gov. Butch Otter.

This week on Extra Credit hosts Kevin Richert and Clark Corbin cover the highlights from the second week of the Idaho legislative session and take a deeper dive into teacher pay and other issues that are likely to dominate the policy debate in the weeks to come.

This week on Extra Credit: Hosts Kevin Richert and Clark Corbin break down the first week of the legislative session. They highlight the education proposals from the State of the State address and the controversy involving a North Idaho lawmaker.