Kevin Richert is a Senior Reporter at Idaho Education News. He focuses on education policy and politics, particularly where they intersect, while also covering themes related to healthcare administration and public policy. Kevin's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including the Idaho Statesman, Boise State Public Radio, and The Spokesman-Review.
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Kevin's coverage revolves around local education, particularly higher education institutions and their interactions with Idaho's government. Pitches for Kevin should provide insights related to the impact of government decisions on educational institutions, analysis of legal and policy changes affecting higher education in Idaho, or perspectives on specific events involving universities in the state.
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By: Kevin Richert
The influx of federal money has set off a power struggle in the Idaho Statehouse.
Spring enrollment increased at Brigham Young University-Idaho, for the second consecutive year.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Juliet Charron addresses legislators at a May 28, 2026, hearing. (Kevin Richert/Idaho EdNews)
First published on May 27 on IdahoEdNews.orgOne of Boise State University’s campus thoroughfares appears to have a new name.
By: Kevin Richert
As school administrators try to stay ahead of security threats, Idaho is becoming a ripe market for private vendors.
By: Kevin Richert
The prompt purge means the governor’s tally is the only tally. INSIDE: Engagement by the numbers and a detailed timeline of our public records request.
As a bill targeting teachers' unions sat on Gov. Brad Little's desk in early April, the emails rolled in.
Office say 1,110 emails urged himto sign union bill
By: Kevin Richert
America needs more workers in the microelectronics and semiconductor sectors — and soon.
By: Kevin Richert
“Hundreds of you took the time to email the governor and remind him that a conservative state has no business granting special privileges to a far-left labor union,” Honor Idaho founder Greg Pruett…
