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

Report: Young parents face education and income gaps

Parents who are 18 to 24 years old are as likely to be high school dropouts as they are likely to hold a college degree, according to statewide numbers released Tuesday.

Pivotal K-12 funding spreadsheet remains unavailable to public

Lawmakers spent most of a Monday morning public hearing running numbers and looking at school funding scenarios. They were working on a document that Idahoans paid for — but cannot access on their own.

SDE addresses some criticisms of Ybarra’s school safety plan

An aide said state superintendent Sherri Ybarra is listening to other education leaders, as she continues to push her controversial multimillion plan. Here’s what came up — and what didn’t come up — during a webinar Thursday evening.

Statesman: Jordan campaign tumult centers on creation of tribal super PAC

In a resignation letter, obtained by the Statesman’s Cynthia Sewell, Paulette Jordan’s former campaign manager criticizes the campaign’s “detestable” emphasis on growing a federal super PAC.

Idaho’s average student loan debt: $26,675

Idaho’s student loan burden falls well below the national average, but ranks considerably higher than most Western states, according to a study released Wednesday.

IEA endorses Simpson in congressional race

For the second time this year, the teachers’ union has thrown its support behind a prominent Republican.

Two education groups endorse Medicaid expansion

The Idaho Education Association and the Idaho School Boards Association have endorsed the measure, which will appear as Proposition Two on the Nov. 6 ballot.

Times-News: After three failed bond issues, Shoshone starts over

Three bond issues have failed in the rural Magic Valley school district. Several other districts are wrestling with the fallout from unsuccessful bond issues.