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, 2.14.24: NIC gets a breather in accreditation struggle

Also Wednesday, a House panel advanced a bill to strengthen school bullying reporting requirements.

‘Hope springs eternal:’ Little acknowledges Statehouse pushback over Launch

During an hour-long question-and-answer session Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little discussed a wide range of education topics — from Idaho Launch to school facilities and libraries.

Statehouse roundup, 2.9.24: House passes education ‘maintenance’ budgets

INSIDE: New bill would beef-up school bullying reporting requirements.

Statehouse roundup, 2.6.24: Bill to shorten library board terms advances

INSIDE: Bills expanding CTE scholarship expenses, revising digital learning agency funding formula head to the House floor

Statehouse roundup, 1.19.24: Lawmakers recommend 3% state pay raises

More news inside: Boise State University’s School of Public Service and Idaho Policy Institute released the results of their ninth annual survey Friday; and details on Saturday’s women’s march.

Statehouse roundup, 1.16.24: The year’s first budget bills surface

(UPDATED, 4:28 p.m., with clarifications on the scholarship rules considered Tuesday.) The Legislature’s budget-writing committee began spending money Tuesday. Divided on party lines, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved “maintenance” budgets for K-12, higher education and other state agencies. These maintenance budgets include nearly $3.1 billion for public schools and $684 million for the college and…

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.