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.

Bluum hires chief officer for growth and strategy

Greg Richmond is the former founder and CEO of a national nonprofit devoted to improving authorizing practices for charter schools.

Denney wanted to delay the primary, but that won’t happen

The May 19 primary election is still a go, but all voting will take place absentee.

‘Thanks, Nep’: 94-year-old donates millions to rural school district

Members of the Salmon community ceremonially broke ground last week for a new $2.5 million sports complex, paid for by a former local who wanted to give back.

Coronavirus prompts districts to reconsider funding requests

One district changed its plan to float a bond issue in the May election. Others could do the same.

Blackfoot buses meals to kids at home

The district’s “Bus Bites” program allows kids 18 years old and younger to grab a free lunch at their bus stop or outside of their elementary school.

DeVos urges educators to instruct kids remotely

The request follows concerns from large Idaho school districts that moving instruction online would leave out at-risk students.

Coronavirus news, 3.18.20: Blaine County plans coronavirus screenings

In other coronavirus news from Wednesday, Ybarra encourages continued instruction, a relief fund has been set up and prom has been canceled.

Coronavirus thrusts Idaho schools into uncharted instructional territory

Over a dozen public charter schools are taking their coursework online in the hopes of avoiding potential weeks- or months-long disruptions to learning.