Kevin’s blog

Coeur d’Alene talks head to mediation

Teachers will start the 2014-15 school year without a contract, as a Monday night negotiating session yielded no deal.

Lawmakers will discuss endowment returns

The question at hand: Are Idaho schools — and other beneficiaries — receiving enough money from state endowment lands?

Governor’s race: Two divergent views on education

Is Idaho on “a journey to education excellence?” Or is its K-12 funding commitment “downright shameful?”

Video: Making the Grade, 8.20.14

Kevin Richert and Michelle Edmonds of KIVI and KNIN talk about Idaho SAT scores — and the upcoming school elections.

Crunching some more numbers from SAT Day

Which schools improved the most on the SAT this spring? Which schools lost ground? And what’s the most average high school in Idaho? Here’s what the statistics have to say.

After months of speculation, Luna makes his move

Fittingly, after eight turbulent years in office, State Superintendent Tom Luna’s pending career move also draws criticism.

The superintendent’s race: a done deal?

Eleven weeks removed from Election Day, the state superintendent’s race remains a political curiosity.

Video: Making the Grade, 8.6.14

In this week’s segment, we talk about the whereabouts of the state superintendent’s candidates — and break down Idaho’s latest college “go-on” numbers.

A surprising superintendent’s endorsement

Why is Idaho’s reigning superintendent of the year crossing party lines in the race for state superintendent?

Divided GOP elects a new chairman

The new chairman is Steve Yates, an Idaho Falls businessman and former aide to former Vice President Dick Cheney.