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, and extensive experience covering state politics and the Legislature. He is a frequent guest on "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television. He can be reached at krichert@idahoednews.org

Tax collections continue to fall short of projections

Lawmakers will face a dilemma in January. They will have to predict the future — and decide whether they expect sluggish income tax collections to rebound.

Superintendent Ybarra’s schedule: Dec. 10-15

The state superintendent is making two separate trips to North Idaho this week, according to a schedule released Monday.

Wilson outraised Ybarra in superintendent’s race

More than $425,000 in third-party spending backed the Democratic candidate’s unsuccessful run.

Boise trustees hope to hire new superintendent within two weeks

One day after Don Coberly’s retirement plans went public, the board put the job search on the fast track. In essence, deputy superintendent Coby Dennis is the sole applicant for the job.

Idaho remains next to last in per-pupil spending

The 2015-16 amount was just 61 percent of the national average, according to a federal report issued Thursday.

Bedke, Moyle retain House GOP leadership spots

Wednesday night’s leadership elections could shape committee assignments affecting education budgets and education policy.

Ybarra briefs Risch on safety plan

In response to an Idaho Education News public records request, the State Department said Ybarra submitted a $599 expense report to attend only part of an education reform summit in Washington, D.C.