Devin Bodkin

Devin Bodkin is our assistant managing editor and writes a parenting blog for EdNews. He has been a corporate editor for the Idaho National Laboratory and previously taught English at Blackfoot High School. He lives in Blackfoot with his wife and six children.

Idaho students flock to apprenticeship programs

Post-secondary learners are lining up in droves to become plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians — a trend that reflects job demand and coincides with a state initiative to improve go-on rates.

School bond, levy discussions are warming up

Some school leaders are talking about putting measures for supplemental funding and construction projects on the ballot. Others aren’t.

‘Emotionally moving’: Idaho Falls charter students raise thousands for charity

“In all my years of education, I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Alturas International Academy principal Carina VanPelt.

Surveys again illustrate highs and lows of student engagement

On average, just 45.5% of Idaho’s K-12 students reported being engaged at school in 2022. INSIDE: engagement numbers at your school or district for 2022.

Hot potato? Shelley High’s russet takes second

The russet-burbank spud dubbed “Boomer” skinned (scalloped?) eleven of twelve competitors vying for Scorebook Live’s Best High School Mascot in America competition. Another Idaho high school placed fifth.

Idaho Falls parents split over the idea of split sessions or year-round school

The East Idaho district hoping to pass a record-breaking bond issue on Tuesday is also gauging other options if the measure fails. Critics are crying foul.

Nov. 8: A $266.1 million school election day

Just three school districts will ask their patrons to OK requests for local funds on Nov. 8 — but one of the requests is the biggest ask in Idaho history.

Does Idaho have the best mascot in America? You help decide.

Two Idaho high schools are represented in the championship round of Scorebook Live’s national competition. INSIDE: Find out who made the finals, and how you can vote.

Opposition group blasts prospect of revised class schedules if Idaho Falls bond fails

Trustees floated ideas to address overcrowding if the district’s record-breaking measure fails on Nov. 8. Local critics are crying foul.

Our fifth-grader is doing great at school, says our fifth-grader

Our daughter’s thoughtful teacher let our daughter take the reins during a recent parent-teacher conference. And it made all the difference.