Kevin Richert
@kevinrichert.bsky.social
Senior reporter, Idaho Education News. Avid, slow and stubborn runner. Eclectic music fanatic. Fervent fan of mediocre sports teams.
Analysis: A stinging legislative report spells out a spate of problems at the massive Idaho Home Learning Academy — issues the 2025 Legislature left unresolved. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...
Analysis: The virtual school Wild West comes under scrutiny
A stinging legislative report spells out a spate of problems at the massive Idaho Home Learning Academy — issues the 2025 Legislature left unresolved.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Analysis: A stinging legislative report spells out a spate of problems at the massive Idaho Home Learning Academy — issues the 2025 Legislature left unresolved. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...
The controversial no-cash transfer is on trustees' agenda as an "action item." #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/cwi-tru...
CWI trustees could vote Thursday on Idaho Center transfer
The controversial no-cash transfer is listed as an “action item” on Thursday’s meeting agenda.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The controversial no-cash transfer is on trustees' agenda as an "action item." #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/cwi-tru...
Here's my story from Tuesday, in case you missed it. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/new...
New report renews concerns about a massive K-12 virtual school
The report brings the Idaho Home Learning Academy’s $22.5 million money trail into sharp and stark focus. Gov. Brad Little found the report both thorough and troubling.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Here's my story from Tuesday, in case you missed it. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/new...
The report, in finished form, is due to Gov. Brad Little and the #idleg 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. #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/state-r...
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 tax…
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December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The report, in finished form, is due to Gov. Brad Little and the #idleg 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. #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/state-r...
Idaho’s Advanced Opportunities program grew last school year — in terms of enrollment, and payments to students. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/by-the-...
By the numbers: Advanced Opportunities program grew in 2024-25
A recent Idaho Department of Education report to the Legislature outlined the program’s growth last school year.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Idaho’s Advanced Opportunities program grew last school year — in terms of enrollment, and payments to students. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/by-the-...
The price tag for the private, for-profit Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is unknown — and it’s likely to stay that way. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/con...
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.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The price tag for the private, for-profit Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is unknown — and it’s likely to stay that way. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/con...
“The claims filed are not indicative of a systemic problem,” district leaders said. “Many of the tort claims appear to stem from coordinated efforts involving a small group of attorneys and a former employee.” #idedu #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-d...
Boise district: Many tort claims ‘appear to stem from coordinated efforts’
The Boise School District went public, and went on the offensive, releasing all of its answers to media questions about a $7 million series of sexual abuse settlements.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“The claims filed are not indicative of a systemic problem,” district leaders said. “Many of the tort claims appear to stem from coordinated efforts involving a small group of attorneys and a former employee.” #idedu #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-d...
ICYMI, my story from Thursday on the Boise School District settlements. #idleg #idaho.
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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 coul…
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November 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
ICYMI, my story from Thursday on the Boise School District settlements. #idleg #idaho.
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Boise State has several high-level openings, in addition to the president's vacancy. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...
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.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Boise State has several high-level openings, in addition to the president's vacancy. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...
The district and its patrons are already on the hook for $5 million — and could wind up paying any additional settlements in full. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-a...
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 coul…
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November 20, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The district and its patrons are already on the hook for $5 million — and could wind up paying any additional settlements in full. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-a...
The highest-profile job search in Idaho higher education is on indefinite hold. We dug into more than 150 pages of public records, following the path from a fast-track search to a sudden slowdown. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/in-...
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…
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November 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The highest-profile job search in Idaho higher education is on indefinite hold. We dug into more than 150 pages of public records, following the path from a fast-track search to a sudden slowdown. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/in-...
Reposted by Kevin Richert
Flag-and-banner law yields two complaints in five months
Both complaints were resolved.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
When the group’s report goes public, probably in early December, it will probably leave the politically charged questions to the politicians. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/wor...
Working group punts on medical school partnerships, including WWAMI
When the group’s report goes public, probably in early December, it will probably leave the politically charged questions to the politicians.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
When the group’s report goes public, probably in early December, it will probably leave the politically charged questions to the politicians. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/wor...
Monday's ruling means the rural district might be on the hook for the entire $29 million cost of a new elementary school. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/judge-d...
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.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Monday's ruling means the rural district might be on the hook for the entire $29 million cost of a new elementary school. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/judge-d...
Analysis: 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 #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...
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.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Analysis: 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 #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...
So today is pretty much just hanging out and waiting and hoping to see the northern lights tonight, right?
November 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
So today is pretty much just hanging out and waiting and hoping to see the northern lights tonight, right?
Neighborhood northern lights!
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Neighborhood northern lights!
The Nampa City Council has scheduled a Dec. 1 hearing on the controversial transfer. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...
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.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The Nampa City Council has scheduled a Dec. 1 hearing on the controversial transfer. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...
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. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/a-b...
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.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/a-b...
A stinging legislative staff report outlined several familiar problems with the multimillion-dollar upgrade — but exposed some new problems. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/sta...
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.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A stinging legislative staff report outlined several familiar problems with the multimillion-dollar upgrade — but exposed some new problems. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/sta...
The simmering dispute between the Oneida School District and the state involves at least $7.8 million for a new elementary school. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/multimi...
Multimillion-dollar K-12 funding dispute returns to court
A state law stripped away at least $7.8 million for a new elementary school, imposing an “unexpected financial burden” on local property owners, Oneida School District attorneys say. A state attorn…
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November 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The simmering dispute between the Oneida School District and the state involves at least $7.8 million for a new elementary school. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/multimi...
The federal program covers about $50 million to $60 million in special education costs per year. But Idaho still faces a $100 million special education shortfall, state superintendent Debbie Critchfield says. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/state-policy...
How Medicaid affects — and doesn’t affect — the special education equation
The federal program covers about $50 million to $60 million in special education costs per year. But Idaho still faces a $100 million special education shortfall, state superintendent Debbie Critch…
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October 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The federal program covers about $50 million to $60 million in special education costs per year. But Idaho still faces a $100 million special education shortfall, state superintendent Debbie Critchfield says. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/state-policy...
Our story from earlier this week. www.idahoednews.org/news/idaho-h...
October 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Our story from earlier this week. www.idahoednews.org/news/idaho-h...
A representative of the University of Washington stopped short of saying WWAMI would sever its Idaho ties. But cutting Idaho’s program threatens the partnership — and its 53-year-old business model. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/uni...
University lobbyist: Cuts would deliver a ‘fatal blow’ to WWAMI program
A representative of the University of Washington stopped short of saying WWAMI would sever its Idaho ties. But cutting Idaho’s program threatens the partnership — and its 53-year-old business model…
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October 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A representative of the University of Washington stopped short of saying WWAMI would sever its Idaho ties. But cutting Idaho’s program threatens the partnership — and its 53-year-old business model. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/uni...
The Nampa City Council is still working on the proposed transfer. And the council's closed-door discussions have triggered an open meetings law complaint, @boisedev.com reported Thursday. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/cwi-vot...
CWI vote on Idaho Center on hold until November
The Nampa City Council is still working on the proposed transfer. And the council’s closed-door discussions have triggered an open meetings law complaint, BoiseDev reported Thursday.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The Nampa City Council is still working on the proposed transfer. And the council's closed-door discussions have triggered an open meetings law complaint, @boisedev.com reported Thursday. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/cwi-vot...