This week on Extra Credit, we introduce listeners to Rep. Julie VanOrden, who has been promoted to lead the House Education Committee in Idaho. Plus, we'll explain why top officials expect a tough 2017 legislative session.

Episode 46: Election 2016 Special Coverage by Idaho EdNews

How President-elect Donald Trump stormed through Idaho on his way to winning the presidency. Plus, local educators and parents say their voices weren't included in the state's plan to comply with a major new federal education law.

On Nov. 8, control of everything from the White House to the Statehouse is up for grabs. This week on Extra Credit, we'll preview your Idaho ballot and highlight some races to watch.

This week on Extra Credit: Hosts Kevin Richert and Clark Corbin take a closer look at the decrease in students going on to college and the possible reasons for that.

This week on Extra Credit: A closer look at the clash between State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra and the rest of the State Board of Education.

The week we shine a light on the contract for the State Department of Education's new chief policy officer and follow the money of campaign contributions to report on who is winning the money game and who is sharing the wealth.

This week on Extra Credit, we take a first look at the plans school districts designed to help struggling young readers. Plus, an early look at the school budget and an update on compliance with a major education law.

This week Idaho lawmakers got their first look at costs to rewrite the state's public school funding formula. We'll give you 131 million reasons why the new formula will be expensive.

The State Board of Education proposes a crackdown on bad teacher evaluation data. And backtracks on dual-credit restrictions. And holds a do-over meeting, in response to open meetings concerns. Get caught up here.