Kevin’s blog
Tighter security, higher absenteeism at Twin Falls schools
A fatal drive-by shooting and an accidental gun firing at a Twin Falls school leaves parents and district staff on edge.
National report underscores Idaho’s graduation rate challenge
Idaho’s trouble areas — alternative and virtual high schools with low graduation rates — are hardly unique.
Political money trail: Incumbents back Nate’s opponent
Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill and Rep. Marc Gibbs are backing Doug Ricks, who will oppose Rep. Ron Nate in the May 17 GOP primary.
UPDATED: Nine Idaho high schools pass Washington Post ‘challenge’
Spoiler alert: There are plenty of familiar names on the Post’s list of America’s most challenging high schools.
How I spent my spring non-vacation
Kevin Richert spent the start of this week at the Education Writers Association national seminar in Boston. Here are a few takeaways.
Schools get another round of bad broadband budget news
It’s unclear how many districts might be affected — or how much money is in limbo. A letter from state superintendent Sherri Ybarra offers more questions than answers.
Moving away from crisis management to ‘kid issues’
Nampa school Superintendent David Peterson discusses the job of moving a school district out from under the cloud of crisis.
Ozuna named newest West Ada trustee
Rene Ozuna, an analytics consultant with Wells Fargo Insurance, will replace Russell Joki on the board.