Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 35 years of experience in Idaho journalism. He is a frequent guest on "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television and "Idaho Matters" on Boise State Public Radio. He can be reached at krichert@idahoednews.org

CWI moves closer to acquiring Idaho Center

A divided Nampa City Council endorsed the non-cash Idaho Center transfer. College of Western Idaho trustees will vote next.

Blaylock, Hostetler draw GOP primary challenges

On Friday, Branden Durst announced he will challenge Sen. Camille Blaylock, R-Caldwell. Alexandra Caval will take on Rep. Clint Hostetler, R-Twin Falls.

Analysis: As Boise State’s presidential search stalls, uncertainty takes its toll

On Thursday, in an abrupt turnaround, a search committee recommended “extending” the process. This comes after several top administrators have already left campus.

Koehler named to State Board

Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday named the longtime educator to the State Board, subject to Senate confirmation.

CWI posts enrollment increases, touts improved grad rates

The College of Western Idaho reported its ninth consecutive semester of enrollment growth.

Report: Idaho can do more to nurture special education, EL teachers

Idaho — and most states — are not doing enough to prepare, attract and retain teachers for at-risk students, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Council on Teacher Quality.

State’s attorneys argue for Supreme Court to hear transgender athletics case

The state’s response came 24 days after Lindsay Hecox, a transgender student at Boise State University, says she wants to drop her legal battle over the 2020 law.

Boise receives six candidates for trustee’s vacancy

The application window closed at noon Friday — beginning a process that could seat a new trustee in the state’s second-largest district by mid-October.

Analysis: As colleges scramble to comply with DEI crackdown, they seek more exemptions

It illustrates that the Legislature’s sweeping attempt to purge diversity, equity and inclusion programs from campuses will be a long and arduous process.

Boise State administrator to head state CTE division

Peter Risse, Boise State’s director for government and industry relations, will fill a longstanding vacancy at the head of Idaho’s career-technical education programs.