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

Boise State suspends fraternities, students over large gatherings

“In order to remain open, we must have the cooperation of all of our students,” dean of students Chris Wuthrich said Friday. “Students who do not comply with university policies and orders will face sanctions, including removal from campus.”

Boise district reports 32 coronavirus cases

The count includes students and staff cases since June 22.

Analysis: Lawmakers wish away a pandemic

Lawmakers wanted to send a message this week: Idaho is done with the coronavirus. The numbers suggest the coronavirus isn’t done with Idaho.

Repeat levies pass in West Ada, Middleton

The two-year levies — worth $28 million in West Ada and $3 million in Middleton — had failed during Idaho’s vote-by-mail spring primary.

‘I am full of anxiety, dread and excitement:’ One student’s perspective on life on campus

In a column in Boise State University’s student newspaper, the Arbiter, Paige Wirta says she has decided to live on campus, in part, to safeguard her parents from coronavirus.

Across the state, campuses open for an uncertain new year

Across Idaho and across the nation, the coronavirus pandemic will test colleges’ health and safety guidelines. It will also test students’ willingness to adhere to new rules and expectations.

This week’s coronavirus trendline (8.21.20 edition)

This week, new coronavirus case numbers grew at their slowest pace in nearly two months. However, the state reported increased COVID-19 deaths and hospitalization rates.

Who will pay for Boise absentee ballot error?

The Boise School District began sending out 28,000 corrected ballots Wednesday. It’s unclear whether the district will be on the hook for the cost.

Analysis: Boise’s school year begins, with a rocky online rollout

The state’s second-largest school district is waiting for 13,000 student computing devices — three months after placing a $2.7 million order. Shifting into online learning is a tough job, even with a summer to prepare.

Tuesday elections: West Ada, Middleton run repeat levies

In another Tuesday school election, the West Jefferson School District will seek a bond issue to replace a cafeteria and kitchen.