Kevin Richert
BYU-Idaho reports an increase in on-campus enrollment
Overall enrollment is down slightly, however, due to a dropoff in online students.
Analysis: The old debate over an aging K-12 funding formula starts again
There seems to be general agreement on the need to do something with Idaho’s convoluted and outmoded K-12 funding formula. But there’s no agreement about what to do.
Episode 101: A Conversation With Dave Lent
Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe interview Sen. Dave Lent, R-Idaho Falls, chairman of the Senate Education Committee. Idaho Education News · Kevins’ Pocast Episode 101
U of I receives a prestigious research designation
The University of Idaho received R1 research designation in the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education — a first for the institution, and the state.
Analysis: Lawmakers escalate a high-stakes war on a medical school partnership
It’s one of the most important higher education decisions before the Legislature this year — when Idaho ranks No. 50 in the nation for physicians per capita.
Statehouse roundup, 2.7.25: Lawmakers seek to sever ties with Washington medical school
In other news, an Eastern Idaho lawmaker makes another run at a sex education “opt-in” bill.
Analysis: The Trump effect makes its mark in Idaho’s education debates
President Donald Trump’s whirlwind churn of executive orders have ratcheted up Idaho’s debates over DEI and private school choice.
JFAC agrees on raises for teachers, state employees
INSIDE: A look at the plan.
Former Boise State president Charles Ruch passes away
Ruch served as president from 1993 to 2003, presiding over growth in Boise State’s engineering and athetics programs.
Idaho State, ICOM cement research partnership
The joint research agreement expands the partnership between Idaho State and the private medical school.