Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 30 years of experience in Idaho journalism. Senior reporter Ryan Suppe covers education policy, focusing on K-12 schools. He previously reported on state politics, local government and business.

Statehouse roundup, 1.12.24: A second school library bill surfaces

Chapter Two of the Legislature’s library debate began Friday morning. Without discussion, the Senate State Affairs Committee quickly introduced a bill designed to address school libraries. It’s the second library bill unveiled in the first week of the 2024 session. Dubbed the “School Library Material Care” act, the latest bill spells out a process to…

Statehouse roundup, 1.11.24: Complex charter bill debuts, Blaine repeal comes back

The charter school overhaul bill will likely get a full public hearing — but not right away.

Incumbent trustees fare well in high-profile races — mostly

While races for volunteer trustee seats are nonpartisan, a smattering of school board races across Idaho took on partisan and ideological overtones.