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.

No ‘weak link’: Bub assembles all-star cast to lead West Ada after two bumpy years

The superintendent of Idaho’s largest district wants his to be a poster child for education success.

Learning outcomes mixed at seven charters poised for renewal

Some of the schools are thriving academically, despite demographic challenges. But others aren’t, according to numbers presented to the Idaho Public Charter School Commission meeting Thursday.

Idaho Falls wades into record-setting bond campaign

A $250 million price tag has raised eyebrows in the district — and set the stage for another heated debate over plans to upgrade schools.

Teachers, you make all the difference

The “right” educator can make huge impressions on things like attitude and engagement, even when kids or their home situations are tough.

The $100K club: hundreds of K-12 employees make six-figure salaries

About 1% of Idaho’s K-12 educators make $100,000 or more per year. INSIDE: The list of top earners.

Aug. 30: A $261.4 million school election day

The bulk of requested funds — a combined $144.3 million — comes in the form of bond issues for new and improved buildings in five districts.

Kuna considering a record $300 million bond issue

If approved by the school board, it would be the largest proposed general obligation bond in Idaho history.

Charter coalition sues Biden administration over rule changes

The lawsuit, announced Monday, takes aim at changes to a federal grant process, including a shortened window — 30 days — for submitting grant applications this year.