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

Statehouse roundup, 2.21.23: Advanced opportunities program could get funding boost

In other news, a nonpartisan group says the cost of a controversial education savings accounts bill could balloon from $45 million to $363 million within one year.

Analysis: A fundamental discussion of what education means to Idahoans

This week’s debate over a controversial school choice bill provided insight into how Idahoans look at their local schools, and education’s role in society.

‘No additional chances:’ NIC faces another threat to accreditation

“(NIC’s board of trustees) fails to sufficiently appreciate the jeopardy it is placing the institution in with respect to the welfare and viability of the institution,” the head of a regional accreditation board wrote Thursday.

Yenor takes a Florida-based job with a conservative think tank

However, the polarizing political science professor remains on the Boise State University faculty.

Analysis: Idaho scores well … on an education metric Idaho no longer cares about

Remember the “60% goal?” Idaho’s leaders have all but forgotten it. But the latest numbers are actually encouraging — and they have quite a bit to say.

Campus news items: Research alliance will focus on regional economic growth

In other news, Boise State University and the College of Eastern Idaho forge a cybersecurity partnership, and a retired teacher launches an Idaho State University scholarship for prospective educators.