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

UPDATED: Judge dismisses Oneida school funding lawsuit

Monday’s ruling means taxpayers in the rural Eastern Idaho district could be entirely on the hook for a new, $29 million elementary school.

Clow resigns from House, ahead of 2026 session

The former House Education Committee chairman said he had already decided not to run for an eighth term next year.

Analysis: Facing a cashflow crunch, lawmakers will seek more control over state spending

The most powerful committee in the Statehouse has flexed its muscle in recent sessions, spelling out where and how agencies should spend taxpayer money. Look for more of the same next year.

Idaho higher ed enrollment increases, across the board

All eight of Idaho’s public colleges and universities reported enrollment increases this fall — a 4.2% statewide jump that outpaces national trends.

Pickens makes gubernatorial bid official

It will be Democrat Terri Pickens’ second statewide campaign. The Boise attorney ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 2022.

Idaho Center transfer on hold until at least December

A divided Nampa City Council has scheduled a public hearing on the controversial transfer, and the College of Western Idaho is in a holding pattern.

A Boise State public records request leads to a rare, costly court dispute

A university professor took her public records complaint to court. A judge sided with Boise State. But taxpayers could be on the hook for close to $45,000.

Judge hears arguments in Oneida funding lawsuit

The Oneida School District says a 2024 state law took away at least $7.8 million that the district expected to put toward a $29 million elementary school project. The state’s attorneys want the case dismissed.

Analysis: An election short on patterns, long on puzzlers

Bond and levy eIections were a mixed bag. And West Ada voters sent a mixed message in a pair of highly contested trustee races.

State Board staff misspent $1.8 million earmarked for botched data project

A stinging legislative staff report outlined several familiar problems with the Idaho System for Educational Excellence upgrade — but exposed some new problems.