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Idaho Education: Unpacked

Idaho Education: Unpacked

By: Katie McGuire and Alexis Morgan
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Hosted by Katie McGuire, mom of three, and Alexis Morgan, mom of four and host of The Purple Zone

Idaho EdNews 2026 Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Legislative Session Recap

    Legislative Session Recap
    May 6 2026

    The legislative session finished up in April. We unpack three education issues from the session (budget cuts and colleges, virtual schools and IDLA, and high-performing districts flexibility) and discuss how they might affect Idaho families.

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    32 mins
  • May primary elections and the weight they hold in Idaho

    May primary elections and the weight they hold in Idaho
    Apr 22 2026

    In just one month, Idahoans will go to the polls and vote in the primary elections for all 105 legislative seats, as well as the governor, superintendent of public instruction, and many other positions. For both the Democratic and Republican parties, these elections often determine who will win in the general election. Alexis and I discuss how these elections work and their implications for education.
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    24 mins
  • The funding formula– why it matters for Idaho schools and students

    The funding formula– why it matters for Idaho schools and students
    Mar 25 2026

    This week, Alexis and Katie discuss that although the funding formula can be complicated, it matters to families in Idaho. This formula, which hasn’t been overhauled since 1994, determines how much money is given to school districts and charter schools to run their classrooms. More than $ 2.5 billion is being allocated.

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    25 mins
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