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

Student-designed healing garden and memorial nears completion

A dedication ceremony for the student-designed Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 21.

New Title IX rules go into effect, but not in Idaho

The White House rules extend Title IX protections, banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Idaho and 25 other states have filed lawsuits opposing the change.

Analysis: A surprising school choice twist, and a tangled facilities law

Two takeaways from this week’s school administrators conference in Boise: State superintendent Debbie Critchfield repositions on private school choice, and an unexpected glitch in a new school facilities law.

As Launch moves into Year Two, AI could play a role in its future

The state might use artificial intelligence to verify pieces of students’ Idaho Launch applications.

As trial date nears, judge orders mediation in Big City-Boise State dispute

Boise State University opposed mediation. But an Ada County judge issued several rulings in the $10 million case Friday, and the university prevailed on other fronts.

Kellogg settles two First Amendment lawsuits

Former bus driver Dakota Mailloux reached an $88,000 settlement, and former student Travis Lohr received $100,000, the Coeur d’Alene Press reported Friday.

With $7.7 million on the line, lawsuit challenges wording in school facilities law

The Oneida School District’s lawsuit appears to be the first filed over the state’s facilities funding plan. And the outcome could affect funding for other school districts.

Boise State reports fundraising record; U of I giving falls from record pace

Boise State University reported $61.3 million in giving for 2023-24. The University of Idaho took in $52.5 million.

What we learned from the U of I’s bills — and what it cost us to find out

For the second time this year, Idaho Education News spent its own money to see how the University of Idaho is spending public money.

In depth: U of I’s Phoenix-related bills reach $14.2 million, and counting

The University of Idaho has run up $3.9 million in Phoenix-related costs so far this year — as legislative opposition to the purchase has galvanized.