Margot Susca

Aug 5, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Margot Susca |George Prentice

While most families are in the throes of summer, the Idaho Department of Education is counting down the precious few days until the start of another school year. Like it or not, the Boise and West Ada School District are set to swing their doors back open Wednesday, August 14th. And while there is much that is new in any school year, a few major challenges remain. For one, teacher attrition. “It’s not just specific to Idaho.

Aug 5, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Margot Susca |George Prentice

Much like a couple billion people across the planet, Dr. Bill Smith is glued to the Summer Olympic Games In Paris. But it’s a big part of his scholarship. He’s a clinical professor at the University of Idaho whose courses include Advanced UN Studies, Diplomatic History and Sports and International Affairs. He’s also the director of the U of I’s Martin Institute.

Aug 5, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Becky Sullivan |Margot Susca

Updated August 05, 2024 at 09:48 AM ET NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For more of our coverage from the games head to our latest updates. PARIS — After 90 seconds of backflips and handsprings and twists, Simone Biles walked off the floor exercise mat to greet a crowd of competitors and coaches alike, all offering their celebration for what might have been the last Olympic routine of Biles's sterling career.

Aug 5, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Michel Martin |Margot Susca

Vice President Kamala Harris will be selecting her running mate soon. NPR's Michel Martin spoke with James Hamilton, who helped vet VP candidates for four democratic presidential candidates.

Aug 5, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Diaa Hadid |Margot Susca

The announcement follows the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had been in power for 15 years. Thousands of protesters had defied a military curfew and stormed her official residence. Copyright 2024 NPR