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Kevin Richert

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Senior reporter, Idaho Education News. Avid, slow and stubborn runner. Eclectic music fanatic. Fervent fan of mediocre sports teams.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 1d

Interim President Jeremiah Shinn, on the Boise State presidential search: “I understand that these processes take the time that they take, and I’m confident in the diligence that has guided this process." #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ami...

Amid turmoil, Boise State lays out strategy for high-level searches

With its president’s search at a standstill, Boise State University also has several top-level administrative vacancies.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 2d

Analysis: The College of Western Idaho’s acquisition plan could set the stage for a Statehouse showdown. After a quarter century of hosting concerts and rodeos, the Idaho Center could serve up some high-quality political theater. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

Analysis: CWI’s Idaho Center ‘freebie’ carries a hefty political cost

The College of Western Idaho’s acquisition plan could set the stage for a Statehouse showdown. After a quarter century of hosting concerts and rodeos, the Idaho Center could serve up some hig…

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 3d

New York-based Odyssey will help administer a new, $1 billion private school choice program in Texas. Odyssey came to Idaho in 2022 and left under a cloud. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/vendor-...

Vendor with spotty Idaho record lands $50 million Texas contract

New York-based Odyssey will help administer a new, $1 billion private school choice program in Texas. Odyssey came to Idaho in 2022 and left under a cloud.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 3d

ICYMI from Tuesday. CWI trustees are expected to take up the proposal later this month. #idedu #idleg #idpol www.idahoednews.org/top-news/cwi...

CWI moves closer to acquiring Idaho Center

A divided Nampa City Council endorsed the non-cash Idaho Center transfer. College of Western Idaho trustees will vote next.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 4d

“This is an important step in our ongoing discussions with the City of Nampa to create new opportunities for students and our community,” CWI President Gordon Jones said Tuesday. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/cwi...

CWI moves closer to acquiring Idaho Center

A divided Nampa City Council endorsed the non-cash Idaho Center transfer. College of Western Idaho trustees will vote next.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 5d

On Friday, Branden Durst announced he will challenge Sen. Camille Blaylock, R-Caldwell. Alexandra Caval will take on Rep. Clint Hostetler, R-Twin Falls. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/blayloc...

Blaylock, Hostetler draw GOP primary challenges

On Friday, Branden Durst announced he will challenge Sen. Camille Blaylock, R-Caldwell. Alexandra Caval will take on Rep. Clint Hostetler, R-Twin Falls.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 9d

Analysis: On Thursday, a search committee recommended “extending” the process of finding Boise State University’s next president. It's a stark turnaround, and an admission that the search isn't going well. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

Analysis: As Boise State’s presidential search stalls, uncertainty takes its toll

On Thursday, in an abrupt turnaround, a search committee recommended “extending” the process. This comes after several top administrators have already left campus.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 10d

The retired longtime educator will join the State Board, pending Senate confirmation. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/koehler...

Koehler named to State Board

Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday named the longtime educator to the State Board, subject to Senate confirmation.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 10d

Idaho's largest community college is getting larger. #idedu #idleg www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...

CWI posts enrollment increases, touts improved grad rates

The College of Western Idaho reported its ninth consecutive semester of enrollment growth.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 10d

Idaho — and most states — are not doing enough to prepare, attract and retain teachers for at-risk students, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Council on Teacher Quality. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/report-...

Report: Idaho can do more to nurture special education, EL teachers

Idaho — and most states — are not doing enough to prepare, attract and retain teachers for at-risk students, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Council on Teacher Quality.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 12d

Lindsay Hecox, a transgender student at Boise State University, has asked the Supreme Court to drop her case against the 2020 law. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/states-...

State’s attorneys argue for Supreme Court to hear transgender athletics case

The state’s response came 24 days after Lindsay Hecox, a transgender student at Boise State University, says she wants to drop her legal battle over the 2020 law.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 15d

Who applied? What's next? Get the answers here. #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-r...

Boise receives six candidates for trustee’s vacancy

The application window closed at noon Friday — beginning a process that could seat a new trustee in the state’s second-largest district by mid-October.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 15d

Legislative leaders had a lot on their minds today: the budget dilemma, medical education, Idaho's DOGE effort and the 2026 calendar. We round it all up here. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/not-a-c...

‘Not a crisis’: GOP lawmakers try to tone down budget concerns

In a Friday meeting, the Legislative Council also discussed medical education and DOGE after announcing key dates for next year’s session.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 17d

Peter Risse, Boise State’s director for government and industry relations, will fill a longstanding vacancy at the head of Idaho's career-technical education programs. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...

Boise State administrator to head state CTE division

Peter Risse, Boise State’s director for government and industry relations, will fill a longstanding vacancy at the head of Idaho’s career-technical education programs.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 17d

Peter Risse, Boise State’s director for government and industry relations, will fill a longstanding vacancy at the head of Idaho's career-technical education programs. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...

Boise State administrator to head state CTE division

Peter Risse, Boise State’s director for government and industry relations, will fill a longstanding vacancy at the head of Idaho’s career-technical education programs.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 17d

The Boise School District approved an 18% property tax increase this month. Where will that money go? We break it down. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/boi...

Boise’s $30.4 million property tax increase: where the dollars will go

Trustees approved an 18% increase in property taxes earlier this month. Idaho EdNews received a detailed breakdown of where the money will go.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 19d

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court has received more than 40 briefs, arguing that transgender athletes should be banned from women's and girls' sports. Several of the briefs have Idaho connections. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ida...

Idaho politicians, conservative groups argue for transgender athletics ban

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court has received more than 40 briefs, arguing that transgender athletes should be banned from women’s and girls’ sports. Several of the briefs have Idaho c…

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 23d

Analysis: The state Constitution requires the state to maintain "a general, uniform and thorough system of public, free common schools.” It will again be up to the Idaho Supreme Court to decide what the founders meant. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

Analysis: Private school tax credit lawsuit is a throwback to Idaho’s school facilities case

The state Constitution requires the state to maintain “a general, uniform and thorough system of public, free common schools.” It will again be up to the Idaho Supreme Court to decide what th…

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 23d

“We will not give up our unique statewide mandates,” the Idaho State University president said Wednesday. “And will remind state leaders they have invested in ISU for decades.” #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/wagner-...

Wagner touts partnerships — and Idaho State’s unique role in health fields

“We will not give up our unique statewide mandates,” the Idaho State University president said Wednesday. “And will remind state leaders they have invested in ISU for decades.”

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · 24d

Ashley Green's $1 million tort claim alleges a pattern of bullying and abuse in elementary school, junior high school and high school. The Boise School District says says Green's allegations "remain allegations." #idedu #idaho www.idahoednews.org/news/ex-stud...

Ex-student says Boise schools failed to act on bullying, abuse complaints

Ashley Green’s $1 million tort claim alleges a pattern of bullying and abuse in elementary school, junior high school and high school. The Boise School District says says Green’s allega…

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · Sep 11

With Idaho’s WWAMI affiliation in jeopardy, the U of I and Idaho State University are looking at other medical school partnerships. The U of I plan centers on 8,200 square feet in downtown Boise, and the University of Utah. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · Sep 10

The parents say district and Meridian High School officials failed to follow the individualized learning program for their son, who was diagnosed with autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/tort-cl...

Tort claim: West Ada ‘neglect and systemic failure’ led to student death by suicide

Ross Okane Aguirre and Michael Aguirre say district and Meridian High School officials failed to follow the individualized learning program for their son, Mateo, who was diagnosed with autism and a…

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · Sep 10

It's a factor in the gap between Boise and West Ada, but Boise's unique taxing authority is a bigger factor.

Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · Sep 9

Lindsay Hecox asked the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss a landmark appeal over the 2020 Idaho law, which bans transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/transge...

Transgender student wants to drop case over Idaho’s athletics ban

Lindsay Hecox asked the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss a landmark case over an Idaho law, which bans transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports.

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Kevin Richert @kevinrichert.bsky.social · Sep 9

A Boise school property tax levy will increase by an estimated 20%, widening a large gap between the Boise and West Ada districts. Boise trustees say the money will support a long list of popular programs. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/boi...

Boise trustees approve a $30.4 million property tax increase

A Boise school property tax levy will increase by an estimated 20%, widening a large gap between the Boise and West Ada districts. Boise trustees say the money will support a long list of popular p…

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