This week, Idaho education leaders released a list of the 29 lowest performing schools in the state. We'll explain how the list was determined, what comes next, and how to find out if your school made the list.

This week, we examine some concerns State Supt. Sherri Ybarra's multimillion dollar school security plan. But first, multimedia journalist Andrew Reed joins the podcast to discuss his Inspire Idaho project.

This week we recap the closely watched first debate between state superintendent candidates Sherri Ybarra and Cindy Wilson.

This week several education leaders challenged State Supt. Sherri Ybarra to put together a big, bold school budget proposal. We'll explain why next year's budget will be closely watched.

After two years of build up, a new public school funding formula began taking shape this week. We'll explain what change might be coming, and where lawmakers might encounter opposition.

Episode 121: The Medicaid expansion butterfly effect by Idaho EdNews

This week on Extra Credit we take a closer look at SAT scores and explain why transparency matters and why we filed an open meeting law complaint against the New Plymouth School District.

This week we take a closer look at campaign finance reports, and point out who failed to file the required disclosure forms by last week's deadline. Plus, state officials are concerned with the latest round of SAT results. We'll explain why.

Episode 118: An open (and closed) discussion of K-12 funding by Idaho EdNews

This week, we dig deeper into the unexpected announcement that President Chuck Staben is leaving University of Idaho after the upcoming school year — and the unanswered questions surrounding his departure.