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

‘Do your job:’ Little rips critics of Phoenix megadeal

“If you spent as much time focused on securing the U.S.-Mexico border as you did the University of Idaho, we would have fewer drugs pouring into our country,” Little said Friday.

U of I, former law school professor agree on $750,000 settlement

Shaakirrah Sanders sued the U of I in June 2019, alleging “insulting, humiliating and/or discriminatory conduct related to her gender or race.” The university denied all wrongdoing.

Analysis: The U of I’s Phoenix purchase is a federal case — and a complicated one

Supporters say the University of Phoenix purchase would thrust University of Idaho into a national education spotlight. But the deal would also entangle the U of I in some gnarly federal education issues.

‘Full faith:’ In reply to senators, Green touts Phoenix purchase

On Wednesday, the University of Idaho president sent off a lengthy — and swift — response to three U.S. senators who are urging the U of I to walk away from the proposed University of Phoenix purchase.

Higher ed seeks $7.8 million to address inflation, pay raises

The line items appear in budget requests to Gov. Brad Little’s office. Over the next several months, Little and legislators will sort out next year’s state budgets.

Empowering Parents group fixes open meeting violation

The problem stemmed from a Monday email, discussing possible changes to minutes — a topic that should have been brought up in an open meeting.

Three U.S. senators urge U of I to ditch Phoenix purchase

Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn, Richard Durbin, D-Ill., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., say the purchase threatens the U of I’s financial health — and the U of I’s good name.

Parental panel opposes using grants for private school tuition

While nonbinding, the vote from a parental advisory panel foreshadows a school choice debate that appears almost certain to resurface during the 2024 legislative session.

Demolition of murder scene on hold, again

The site of a quadruple homicide near the University of Idaho campus will remain standing until at least mid-December, the Idaho Statesman reported Thursday.

Analysis: Simplifying the funding formula will not be a simple task

State superintendent Debbie Critchfield wants to streamline the K-12 budget by getting rid of past-their-prime line items. That’s a lot tougher than it sounds.