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.

FBI investigating $785,000 fraudulent payment in Teton School District

“This is extremely devastating for our community,” Teton School Board Chair Chris Isaacson said.

Charter commission investigating two Blackfoot schools

Allegations of misconduct range from inappropriate handling of sexual misconduct claims to questionable financial practices.

Shelley names four finalists in superintendent search

Candidates include three Idaho superintendents and one from Montana.

BYU-Idaho teacher preparation program falls short of state requirements

Teacher candidates will have to take additional coursework to complete their certification.

Bonneville names four finalists in superintendent search

The board plans to replace retiring leader Chuck Shackett by Feb. 13.

New partnership helps high school students earn college credits

The College of Eastern Idaho and the Idaho Falls School District will together launch the “Jumpstart College Program” next year.

Idaho’s K-12 enrollment grows

The State Department of Education’s latest statewide fall enrollment is 306,242, up 1.3 percent from last year.

East Idaho leaders outline priorities for legislative session

State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra solicited feedback from local leaders regarding a range of issues ahead of the 2019 legislative session.

Bonneville educators, patrons provide input on superintendent search

Some 50 parents, teachers and school administrators outlined the skills and attributes needed for the person selected to replace outgoing superintendent Chuck Shackett. 

Bonneville mulling $38.8 million bond issue, long range growth plan

The measure would include funding for a new elementary school, and could kick off a 12-year $176.5 million plan to upgrade a range of facilities across the district.