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.

Officials put Lemhi, Custer and Teton counties at ‘moderate’ risk for COVID-19

The change calls for restrictions on events and social gatherings, teleworking “where possible” and mandatory face coverings when physical distancing can’t be maintained.

Idaho Falls will move high schools to hybrid learning

Some trustees argued the decision could help curb absenteeism among students who have been asked to quarantined.

Teton to temporarily close elementary school

At least 15 students and staffers have tested positive for the illness and 88 others could have been exposed.

We’re adjusting to ‘homeschool’ — again

Two weeks ago, we struggled to get our kindergartener to learn at school. Now we’re struggling to get her to learn at home.

Pocatello-Chubbuck trustees face potential recall

Some parents are gathering signatures hoping to oust board members Dave Mattson, Jackie Cranor, Janie Gebhardt.

Blackfoot charter closed after 8 teachers exposed to COVID-19

The educators came in contact over the weekend with a person who tested positive for the disease.

Our kids’ school was in full swing last week. We weren’t.

Three weeks into the school year, we’re struggling to establish the type of routine that nearly eight hours of school per day demands of our three little girls.

Blackfoot moves to partial at-home learning model

Trustees approved the change Thursday, after Southeastern Idaho Public Health put Bingham County — and six other area counties — at a moderate risk level for coronavirus.