Devin Bodkin

Devin was formerly a senior reporter and editor for Idaho Education News and now works for INL in corporate communications.

Facebook, farms and finances: Why some districts have the best facilities and others don’t

There’s a reason for the disparity in Idaho, and it starts with your zip code.

State superintendent candidates take questions on education

The three Republicans shared their views on topics ranging from critical race theory to local control for school boards during a forum hosted by the Idaho School Boards Association Monday.

Trustees have been thrust into the K-12 limelight — for good or bad

COVID-19 has put Idaho’s eclectic batch of K-12 trustees front and center, raising awareness — and questions — about who they are and what they do.

Not all charter schools bus kids or provide free and reduced-price meals

The lack of services plays into the broader debate surrounding Idaho’s charters — how willing and capable the schools are to serve students equitably.

Charter commission orders online school to close permanently

Another Choice Virtual Charter School must shut down for good by June 30, 2022, after state leaders flagged several issues there last year.

“Like family”: Bear Lake mentoring program drives school culture

Hour-long advisory classes at the rural high school help students navigate their academic and social lives — and make it feel like family for some.

Study: Idaho will need over 100 new schools by 2030

Some 42,000 students will have flooded Idaho by the end of the decade, a charter support group and a research firm say.

Many Idaho teens want a break before going to college. I did.

I wasn’t ready to map out my plans at 18. Enrolling in college didn’t mean I had to have a master plan, but it felt like that at times. 

Survey: Most Idahoans want full-day kindergarten

It’s the second survey this year that captures Idahoans overwhelming support for upping investments in Idaho’s youngest students.

Here’s what’s on Idaho’s school choice menu

Many Idaho families have a range of options when it comes to choosing a school. Other families don’t, and several factors can impact where parents are able to send their kids.