Devin Bodkin

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

BYU-Idaho threatens suspensions for students intentionally contracting COVID-19

The Rexburg-based university said Monday that it is “deeply troubled” by accounts of individuals trying to catch the illness in order to sell their plasma containing antibodies for the disease.

‘There’s been nothing like it’: Our kid’s teacher talks about COVID’s impacts

Student frustrations, scheduling changes and an urgency to cover more material accompany Melissa Hunt’s bout with back-to-school 2020.

Officials place Madison County at ‘high’ risk for COVID-19

But the designation follows Eastern Idaho Public Health’s slashing of prior community guidance for counties designated as high risk.

Teton reopens elementary school

The school closed for two days last week following a “COVID-caused staffing shortage.”

Bonneville suspends busing after drivers test positive for COVID-19

Transportation will be canceled from Oct. 5 through Oct. 12.

We had all-out rebellions at our house this week

First it was the kindergartner. Then the first grader. Tears, fears and force. A month into the school year and we’re still struggling.

Officials put Lemhi, Custer and Teton counties at ‘moderate’ risk for COVID-19

The change calls for restrictions on events and social gatherings, teleworking “where possible” and mandatory face coverings when physical distancing can’t be maintained.

Idaho Falls will move high schools to hybrid learning

Some trustees argued the decision could help curb absenteeism among students who have been asked to quarantined.

Teton to temporarily close elementary school

At least 15 students and staffers have tested positive for the illness and 88 others could have been exposed.

We’re adjusting to ‘homeschool’ — again

Two weeks ago, we struggled to get our kindergartener to learn at school. Now we’re struggling to get her to learn at home.