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.

Teton superintendent resigns following controversial raises

Monte Woolstenhulme will step down at the end of this school year.

Idaho Falls to hold open houses for record-breaking bond issue

The evening meetings will run from Oct. 4-19 at locations throughout Idaho Falls.

State names 2023 Teacher of the Year

State leaders surprised a North Idaho elementary teacher with the award and a $1,000 check at her school Thursday.

New Idaho Falls CTE center connects kids to careers

The East Idaho districts cut the ribbon for a new career-technical center Monday, then showcased its array of new and improved program offerings with student-led tours afterward.

Just two districts to impose emergency levies this year

The Jefferson County and New Plymouth school districts will collect property taxes to offset the cost of local enrollment growth this year — without the need for approval from patrons.

West Ada surveys patrons about improving facilities

A survey sent to some 80,000 patrons gauges opinions on growth, overcrowding and what factors should determine renovations or the replacement of buildings at the elementary and secondary levels.

Sheriff: Grace High School students charged following alleged hazing incidents

One student faces misdemeanor charges of sexual batter and hazing, Caribou County Sherrif J Adam Mabey tells EdNews. Two other students each face a hazing charge.

Nampa tables proposed process for reviewing challenged books

Trustees on Monday voted to hold off on a new procedure after realizing that they must first change a policy that oversees the district’s selection of library materials.