James Woodward — No direct mention in this section.
James Woodward — The speaker twice expresses agreement with Representative Ehart on education-related points, including the importance of virtue and the idea of breaking the mold in education.
Tammy Nichols — No direct mention in this section.
Cindy Carlson — No direct mention in this section.
Van Burtenshaw — No direct mention in this section.
Christy Zito — No direct mention in this section.
Janie Ward-Engelking — No direct mention in this section.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Representative Nelson is repeatedly referenced in a continuous discussion about the SMART program and related literacy policy issues, including teacher preparation and school improvement. The speaker responds to and elaborates on the point Nelson raised, keeping the conversation on the same policy theme throughout.
Carrie Semmelroth — No direct mention in this section.
Dr. Cates — Dr. Cates strongly defended the classical curriculum and charter school model, saying the program pulled him out of a 30-year teaching career because it was inspiring and exciting. He noted that students are highly engaged by the classical texts, said he does not understand why anyone would vote against the program, and estimated the charter school’s per-student cost at a little over $7,000. He continued by praising the education as something he would never want to alter, describing it as a transmission of truth rooted in classical sources, and emphasizing that education is fundamentally about human beings and human nature, citing C.S. Lewis and the classical tradition.
Dr. Sally Brown — Dr. Sally Brown introduces herself as an associate professor at the College of Idaho and a representative of the Idaho Higher Education Literacy Partnership, then continues by introducing her colleagues and explaining the overarching purpose of I-Help.
Dr. Brown — Dr. Brown explained that the deans of the schools are supportive and aligned with efforts to improve coursework, and that they are seeking guidance to help faculty revise materials. He also acknowledged past issues with program materials and noted that teacher preparation programs have moved away from evidence-based practice, reinforcing the need for better guidance and revision.
Dr. Brooke Blevins — Mentioned as having outlined her group's work a few weeks earlier and having noted the work at I-HELP.
Dave Lent — The discussion centers on procedural references to the chair/chairman, including addressing the chairman as the one fielding questions and noting that all questions and comments must go through the chair.
Dave Lent — The speaker thanks Mr. Chairman Hawkins and the committee for their service in the next section, and here refers to Mrs. Williams and the school experience.
Dave Lent — Dr. Sally Brown thanks Mr. Chairman Hawkins and the committee for their service.
Dave Lent — The speaker thanks Mr. Chairman and the committee, responds to the question about Idaho’s direction in literacy policy, discusses teacher preparation and school improvement, and invites the chairman and committee members to visit partner schools.
Adam Blank — Introduces himself as a page from Caldwell, Idaho, attending Parma High School and participating in FFA.
Dr. Ed Kates — Dr. Ed Kates of Kootenai Classical Academy introduces himself as the headmaster, explains the school’s approval, construction, and opening timeline, and then highlights a recent achievement by students Chase Miller and Harper Adams in the Northwest spelling bee.