The Kevin Richert Podcast

After a summer of review, the education task force is picking up stream and starting to put together its proposals to strengthen early literacy and improve students' college and career readiness. Plus, a look at the week's top stories.

This week we explore the latest data on teacher evaluations. Evaluations have become an increasingly controversial topic in Idaho. We'll highlight what the latest data show, and what people are saying. Plus, we'll explain what these upcoming Common Core hearing are, and what they are not.

This week we focus on new University of Idaho President Scott Green, his ties to Moscow and the Vandal family and the hard road ahead for his presidency. Plus, catch up on this week's top education stories.

We break down the Idaho Attorney General's Office report on the Charter School Commission's controversial closed-door meeting. Then new State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield joins the podcast to give an update on the K-12 education task force.

This week we sort through the ongoing dispute between Republican Idaho lawmakers and Boise State University over diversity and inclusivity initiatives. At this point, BSU President Marlene Tromp, all of the Legislature's Democrats and House Minority Leader Mat Erpelding have all weighed in.

This week we take a closer look at Rep. Barbara Ehardt's letter to new Boise State University President Marlene Tromp, where Ehardt claimed Boise State's diversity and inclusivity programs do not reflect what she described as Idaho values. Plus, we offer an early look at the latest literacy scores.

This week Idaho EdNews editor Jennifer Swindell joins the podcast to discuss Idaho EdTrends, our free new book featuring the most recently available data on public schools.

This week we take a look at the applicants for the two vacant State Board of Education posts. Plus. J.J. Saldana from the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs joins the podcast to talk about youth leadership summits and The Latino Card podcast.

Episode 166: The intersection of health care and education(... and lots of district drama ...) by Idaho EdNews

Episode 165: An in-depth look at high-performing, high-poverty schools by Idaho EdNews

Episode 164: Little's opportunity to make his mark on education by Idaho EdNews

This week we take a closer look at Idaho's progress toward meeting education goals outlined in the plan to comply with federal education law. Plus, get caught up on the results from Tuesday's under-the-radar election.

Idaho's brand new education task force will have a lot on its plate this summer and a relatively short amount of time to accomplish its work. We will break down the major education issues the task force is likely to tackle before the 2020 legislative session.

With the school year coming to a close, we check in on a district that had two schools identified on the list of lowest-performing schools in Idaho. Plus, find out what the latest report on bullying found in Idaho.

Idaho teacher salaries have moved up in a new national comparison of pay. But the passage of a new law this year has several administrators confused and frustrated as they try to understand how much the state requires schools to pay teachers. We will point out the problematic language in the bill and attempt to address the confusion.

A round of applause and cheers welcomed the Idaho State Board of Education's hiring of Marlene Tromp as the president of Boise State University. On this week's episode, we discuss the historic hire and talk about Tromp's experience and credentials.

Episode 158: Tracking Teacher Pay by Idaho EdNews

After 95 grueling days the legislative session adjourned for the year. Lawmakers may be leaving town, but they created major uncertainty over agency rules that have big education implications.

Most of the big education issues are settled, but the 2019 Legislative Session refuses to die. We'll explain where things stand with education, and why the session lingers on.

With the Legislature still in session, a last-ditch, pared down funding formula bill is making its way to the House floor for a vote. Even if it passes, it won't change how Idaho pays for its schools.

Episode 154: A Funding Formula Fiasco by Idaho EdNews

Episode 153: Crazy Days for the Legislature by Idaho EdNews

After months of anticipation, the Legislature is finally ready to unveil a bill to rewrite Idaho's school funding formula. We'll explain why this is the biggest eduction proposal of the year, and how time may be running out for it to move forward.

This week we take a closer look at a significant increase in the number of children who are attending Idaho schools without a full battery of immunizations. Plus, as the end of the legislative session draws near, we look at controversial bills involving guns in school and sex education courses.

Find out what the top education budget priorities are and take a closer look at Gov. Brad Little's K-3 literacy initiative.