Kevin Richert's analysis
‘A concern, but not a surprise:’ A resurgence of measles looms over Idaho schools
The state has reported only a handful of cases so far this year. Nationally, cases have climbed to a 35-year high — sharpening a polarized debate over vaccines and declining immunization rates.
Educator development
School leaders to gather in Boise for annual conference
Medical education
Record first-year class enrolls at ICOM
School board business
Jerome explores staggered schedule to ease bus, traffic challenges
Higher Education
New CEI institute creates STEM pipeline for high schoolers
Bonds and Levies
Moscow weighs plan for new middle school, high school upgrades
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The Kevin Richert Podcast
Episode 104: A pre-session preview for 2026
Shakeups at the Statehouse.
A shortage of money.
And an election year.
It’s shaping up to be a turbulent 2026 legislative session. Which means it could be a long session as well.
To set the stage for the Jan. 12 kickoff of the session — and beyond — Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe sit down with Idaho School Boards Association deputy director Quinn Perry and Idaho Education Association assistant executive director Matt Compton.