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

After four years, Big City-Boise State battle finally goes before a jury

The trial plays into a larger debate over Boise State campus politics — an issue that has marked President Marlene Tromp’s five-year tenure at the state’s largest university.

After a long struggle, NIC touts a fall enrollment surge

Amidst years of political infighting and administrative overhaul — crises that have threatened the college’s accreditation — North Idaho College has battled chronic enrollment decreases.

The process of renewing — or revamping — Idaho’s reading test is on hold, abruptly

The contracting snag comes at a pivotal juncture, as Gov. Brad Little and other education leaders decry the state’s stagnant reading scores.

Analysis: Idaho will serve additional special education students, but at a cost

A one-word change in policy will expand Idaho special education services. And add to a budget gap of $80 million.

New graduation requirements clear a key hurdle

The biggest change would be a required digital literacy course. The class would cover basics of computer science — algorithms, coding and AI — as well as internet safety and digital citizenship.

State asks judge to toss Oneida’s school funding lawsuit

The Oneida School District says it is expecting $7.7 million from the state, to offset a voter-approved bond issue. Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s office says the lawsuit is premature.

K-12 will receive record $68.2 million from endowment

The K-12 endowment payment will increase by 8.2% — but it represents a small piece of the public schools budget pie.

Title IX rewrite remains on hold in Idaho, after Supreme Court ruling

The rewrite would extend Title IX protections to LGBTQ+ students.

A conversation about education, and journalism

Idaho EdNews managing editor and CEO Jennifer Swindell and senior reporter Kevin Richert are guests on West Ada’s podcast, available Monday.

Analysis: Two big unknowns will shape higher ed enrollment this fall

Idaho Launch could bring new students to college campuses. A botched federal aid rollout could hamper enrollment. It’s an uncertain autumn for Idaho higher education, and the stakes couldn’t be much higher.