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 report lays out — and does not rule out — medical education options

The report, in finished form, is due to Gov. Brad Little and the Legislature on Jan. 2. Lawmakers are likely to debate medical education programs again in 2026, and where the state should spend taxpayer dollars on subsidized medical school seats.

Consultants: Idaho should pursue ICOM purchase — despite unknown costs

The price tag for the private, for-profit Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is unknown — and it’s likely to stay that way.

Boise State launches search for new CFO

The chief financial officer’s job is just one of several top administrative openings at Boise State, in addition to the president’s vacancy.

In depth: Public records tell the story behind the flawed Boise State president search

The highest-profile job search in Idaho higher education is on indefinite hold. Idaho Education News dug into more than 150 pages of public records, following the path from a fast-track search to a sudden slowdown.

UPDATED: Boise answers some questions about its sex abuse settlements

The Boise School District’s insurance company will pay only $2 million toward a series of sexual abuse settlements. That means the district and its patrons are on the hook for $5 million — and could get the entire bill for any future claims.

Boise district announces $7 million in sexual abuse settlements

The agreements will close seven claims pertaining to Gavin Snow, a former special education assistant who died by suicide on Jan. 10, as Boise police officers attempted to arrest him on child sexual abuse charges.