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

State Board attorney accuses Labrador of filing ‘abusive’ subpoenas

The attorney general is embarking on a costly taxpayer-funded fishing expedition, the State Board of Education’s lawyer argued in a court filing Monday.

U of I downplays risks from Phoenix student loan writeoffs

“It is expected that the University of Phoenix would be able to meet its own obligations,” U of I officials say. But last week, the feds said they would write off $37 million in Phoenix student loan debt.

Empowering Parents advisory group finishes its work

Next month, the State Board of Education will consider whether to expand the scope of the microgrant program.

Analysis: A personal and existential fight divides the GOP

The best political fight in town pits state Republican Party chair Dorothy Moon against former Gov. Butch Otter. It’s a battle for GOP supremacy, in one of the most red states in the union.

Campus news items: C of I enrollment dips, but first-year numbers improve

In other headlines, Boise State University breaks ground on a new dorm for first-year students.

Feds write off $37 million in Phoenix student loans. Will U of I end up on the hook?

The U of I downplayed Wednesday’s U.S. Department of Education announcement. But university officials have already said the U of I could be on the hook for $7 million a year, or more, stemming from loan writeoffs.

‘We’re hopeful we run out of money:’ Little seeks to get the word out on Launch

There are early signs of interest in the new, $75 million Launch program, which would provide high school graduates up to $8,000 for training tied to in-demand careers.

State grants begin rolling out — paying for cameras, fences and more

The state has sent out close to $6.7 million in safety and security grants so far — and in the next few months, an additional $13.3 million will be on the way.

Rajbhandari arrested during climate protest

“I was proud to partake in the mass civil disobedience at the Fed today alongside hundreds of fearless activists from across the country,” Shiva Rajbhandari said Monday night on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

NIC delivers mixed progress report to regional accreditors

“The consensus of the entire North Idaho College community is that accreditation is not a symbolic badge of honor. Rather, it is about continuous improvement.”