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 Falls stays with in-person school after 17 people test positive for COVID-19

The cases, which surfaced recently, put another 150 students in isolation. The Idaho Falls teacher’s union opposes the decision.

‘We’re in it together’: Teacher and son both battle cancer

The Kimpels have undergone countless tests, treatments, surgeries and periods of remission and recurrence over the years.

How do you get a kindergartener to like school during a pandemic?

An irregular start to the school year during a global pandemic has made getting our 5-year-old off to school the day’s most challenging task.

Bonneville sticks with in-person school after 5 people test positive for COVID-19

The district reopened “as normal,” with various safety precautions in place Tuesday, said the superintendent.

Back to school has been mostly normal for us. It hasn’t been for others.

In-person learning has made it easier for our three girls, but remote learning is making it tough for families in other parts of the state.

Pocatello-Chubbuck to consider dropping Indians mascot

Trustees could nix the long-running moniker as early as Sept. 15.

‘Life must go on:’ West Side prioritizes a ‘normal’ reopening

“We want the kids to feel normal coming back,” said Superintendent Spencer Barzee.

Our mostly normal back-to-school day

Our girls returned after a six-month break. It wasn’t as unusual as we anticipated.

Marsh Valley names new superintendent

Utah charter school principal Gary Tucker will replace Marvin Hansen in September.

One week after reopening, Mackay moves to remote learning model

The decision comes as dozens of students quarantine and two staff members and a student recover from COVID-19.