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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
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  • Episode 5 - Idaho’s Virtual Public Schools: Balancing Benefits and Costs for Families

    Episode 5 - Idaho’s Virtual Public Schools: Balancing Benefits and Costs for Families
    Feb 11 2026

    Some Idahoans see public virtual schools as a great alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar schools.

    Others worry about their lack of oversight and the drain on the public school budget.

    This week, Katie and Alexis unpack these opinions, as well as the 2026 legislative debates.

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    21 mins
  • Episode 4 - Private School Choice Vouchers and What the Debates Mean for You

    Episode 4 - Private School Choice Vouchers and What the Debates Mean for You
    Feb 6 2026

    Last year, the legislature passed a bill that allows public money to be used for private schools/homeschooling. In this episode, Katie and Alexis explain what that means for you and your family, and help unpack the many voices and opinions around this legislation.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 3 - Idaho’s $100 Million Special Education Gap — What It Means for All Kids

    Episode 3 - Idaho’s $100 Million Special Education Gap — What It Means for All Kids
    Jan 28 2026

    Legislators have already debated Idaho's increasingly dated funding formula this session. In this week's podcast, Katie and Alexis explore that formula, how it's led to a $100 million gap for special education, and how that gap can affect all kids.
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    18 mins
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