Kevin Richert

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.

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...

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…

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...

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.

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-...

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.

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.

“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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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

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

CWI posts enrollment increases, touts improved grad rates The College of Western Idaho reported its ninth consecutive semester of enrollment growth.

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

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.

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-...

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.

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-...

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.

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

‘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.

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...

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.

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.

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’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.

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...

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…

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...

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…

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...

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.”

“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-...

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…

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...

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...

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…

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...

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

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.

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...

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…

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...

Nampa officials at a standstill over Idaho Center’s fate Nampa city officials could transfer the Idaho Center to the College of Western Idaho, sell the complex to the highest bidder, or hang onto the property, the Idaho Press reported this week.

The city could transfer the center to the College of Western Idaho, sell it to the highest bidder, or hang onto it, the Idaho Press reported this week. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/news/nampa-o...

Analysis: It’s a bad time to discuss the special education budget crisis. But it is time. The 2025 Legislature could have taken a bite out of a $100 million special education shortfall, but failed. That leaves state superintendent Debbie Critchfield to press the issue in the middle of a…

Analysis: The 2025 Legislature could have taken a bite out of a $100 million special education shortfall, but failed. That leaves state superintendent Debbie Critchfield to press the issue in the middle of a fast-growing budget crisis. #idaho #idleg www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...

Green: A challenging federal climate affects international students, U of I funding While acknowledging an array of federal and state political pressures, University of Idaho President C. Scott Green also touted fundraising and research milestones Tuesday.

“The things that we can control, we do exceptionally well at," Green said Tuesday. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/top-news/gre...

Phoenix goes public, announces $100 million IPO The move comes three months after the University of Phoenix and the University of Idaho formally broke off talks, ending the U of I’s two-year pursuit of a $685 million purchase.

The move comes three months after the University of Phoenix and the University of Idaho formally broke off talks, ending the U of I’s two-year pursuit of a $685 million purchase. #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...

Opponents seek to block law limiting transgender access on campus At issue is a 2025 Idaho law requiring colleges and universities to designate restrooms, changing rooms and dormitories “for the exclusive use by either females or males.”

At issue is a 2025 Idaho law requiring colleges and universities to designate restrooms, changing rooms and dormitories “for the exclusive use by either females or males.” #idleg #idaho www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/...