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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
  • The four-day school week: where it came from and what it looks like for families

    The four-day school week: where it came from and what it looks like for families
    Mar 11 2026

    This week, Alexis and Katie take a look at four-day school weeks in Idaho. What started as an attempt for rural school districts to save money has now spread throughout the state. In 2015, about 27,000 Idaho students attended a four-day school. In 2024, the number was around 100,000.

    Some families love four-day school weeks. Others struggle with them. We look at all the pros and cons and help you see what this might look like for your family if you are not already on a four-day school week. Plus, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Alexis gives wise advice about family holiday traditions.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 8: Charter Schools vs. Traditional Schools: What you need to know

    Episode 8: Charter Schools vs. Traditional Schools: What you need to know
    Mar 4 2026

    Schooling choices can come with real decision fatigue. Whether your child attends a charter school or you know nothing about them, tune in this week to get the big picture on what makes charter schools different than traditional schools, and get help making those important schooling decisions.
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    20 mins
  • 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
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