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

Transgender student wants to drop case over Idaho’s athletics ban

Lindsay Hecox asked the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss a landmark case over an Idaho law, which bans transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports.

Boise trustees approve a $30.4 million property tax increase

A Boise school property tax levy will increase by an estimated 18%, widening a large gap between the Boise and West Ada districts. Boise trustees say the money will support a long list of popular programs.

‘I would like to be less 50th:’ Task force continues work on physician shortage

At least 20 states use scholarships and loan incentives to attract new doctors. For Idaho, it could come down to a question of what the state can afford.

Nampa officials at a standstill over Idaho Center’s fate

Nampa city officials could transfer the Idaho Center to the College of Western Idaho, sell the complex to the highest bidder, or hang onto the property, the Idaho Press reported this week.

Episode 102: A conversation with Derek Bub

West Ada’s superintendent talks about a viral poster controversy, the district’s new policy on classroom displays and a range of other issues facing K-12.

Analysis: It’s a bad time to discuss the special education budget crisis. But it is time.

The 2025 Legislature could have taken a bite out of a $100 million special education shortfall, but failed. That leaves state superintendent Debbie Critchfield to press the issue in the middle of a fast-growing budget crisis.

Green: A challenging federal climate affects international students, U of I funding

While acknowledging an array of federal and state political pressures, University of Idaho President C. Scott Green also touted fundraising and research milestones Tuesday.

Phoenix goes public, announces $100 million IPO

The move comes three months after the University of Phoenix and the University of Idaho formally broke off talks, ending the U of I’s two-year pursuit of a $685 million purchase.

Opponents seek to block law limiting transgender access on campus

At issue is a 2025 Idaho law requiring colleges and universities to designate restrooms, changing rooms and dormitories “for the exclusive use by either females or males.”

Critchfield requests $50 million special ed budget increase

The grant program would only partially address a growing special education funding shortfall. But the request could run into harsh realities, as Idaho faces its most serious budget crunch in five years.