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

Analysis: Vaccine mandates could come to Idaho college campuses. Here’s how.

A Biden administration order could affect all federal contractors, including Idaho universities, which receive $89 million in contracts from Uncle Sam.

‘It’s literally a race now:’ Idaho pushes to curb COVID-19 before winter sets in

Some coronavirus metrics have shown signs of improvement, and vaccines for elementary school students could be on their way. But health officials still fear another spike, as Idahoans spend more time indoors.

Legislature returning to town on Nov. 15

The Legislature could take up a variety of bills addressing federal vaccine mandates, and the House could take up an ethics committee report on Rep. Priscilla Giddings, Betsy Russell of the Idaho Press reported Monday.

Child coronavirus outbreak shows signs of a significant slowdown

New cases involving 5- to 17-year-olds fell to their lowest weekly total since late August — when many public schools were reopening across Idaho.

Audio: ‘Idaho Matters’ reporter roundtable

Miss this week’s Reporter Roundtable on “Idaho Matters?” Catch up here.

Episode 29: Trustee turmoil, and school board elections

In parts of the state. school board elections are becoming more heated, more expensive — and maybe more partisan. And yet, other trustees are resigning midterm, as school boards come under close community scrutiny. Idaho Education News writers Blake Jones and Kevin Richert break it all down in this week’s podcast. Also, check out our…

Analysis: Just another week in the McGeachin chaos campaign

The lieutenant governor wants $50,000 of taxpayer money to cover largely unexplained legal bills. It’s the latest strange turn in an election that’s likely to get more bizarre.

A fall flourish: Idaho universities report enrollment increases

The rebound covers most — but not all — of the pandemic-driven enrollment losses of 2020.

Budget-writers return to town — to a full agenda

At their annual fall meeting, lawmakers are likely to discuss everything from Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s request for money for legal fees to K-12 and higher education budgets.

New cases increase slightly; other COVID-19 metrics show signs of improvement

Hospitalizations continue to drop from September’s pandemic peaks, and positive test rates dropped for the fourth successive week.