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

Video: an in-depth look at the broadband crisis

Idaho Education News and KIVI and KNIN joined forces to take an in-depth look at the Idaho Education Network.

Idaho’s convoluted broadband crisis, explained

It’s been a long, tumultuous year for the Idaho Education Network. If you’re confused or just catching up, here’s the history.

Broadband: A look inside one classroom

Idaho Education News and KIVI/KNIN have teamed up to take a deeper look at the embattled Idaho Education Network.

State seeking a short-term broadband contract

State officials hope the short-term deal will restore federal funding for the Idaho Education Network.

Schools brace for steep cut in timber program money

Congress failed to reauthorize a 2000 law that netted some $7.2 million for schools in Idaho timber country.

Ybarra makes pitch for technology funding

The state superintendent says districts should be free to decide how to boost classroom technology.

Idaho schools — and their heavy reliance on state funding

Legislative spending decisions have a make-or-break impact on Idaho’s schools. A new federal report puts the situation in perspective.

In Mullan, a possible broadband funding glitch

The state is encouraging districts to apply for their own broadband dollars — but that may not be so simple.

Analysis: Ybarra’s budget will get a rewrite

The state superintendent presented her first K-12 budget request on Thursday. It’s unlikely to survive intact.

Ybarra’s prepared remarks to JFAC

The new state superintendent is making her first budget presentation to legislators this morning.