Devin Bodkin

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

Bonneville makes masks mandatory

East Idaho’s largest school district also approved a heavier emphasis on face-to-face learning for its more than 13,000 students.

Reopening schools revolves around two issues, says district health program manager

Gina Pannell says kids need to be in schools, but how that can affect public health during a pandemic is hard to gauge.

Supreme Court halts Reclaim Idaho’s K-12 petition drive

The ruling places a temporary block on the group’s push to increase the amount of income taxes corporations and wealthier Idahoans pay to fund the state’s public schools.

Kuna implements blended-learning model

The school district will start the year with a mix of in-person and remote instruction, Superintendent Wendy Johnson told parents Wednesday.

State department gearing up for full round of tests

The SDE’s 2020-2021 assessment calendar includes testing dates for Idaho’s early-reading exam and the federally mandated Idaho Standards Achievement Tests.

Boise sets date to decide on in-person vs. online learning

Trustees they’ll make the call on Aug. 3, after they take public feedback.

Pocatello-Chubbuck mandates masks for students and teachers

Trustees on Tuesday approved the requirement as an amendment to the district’s broader reopening plan.

Our kids are ready to be back in school. We’re struggling with our options.

Questions linger. Like many of you, we’re gearing up for another round of tough choices this fall.

Caldwell delays start to school year, shifts to blended learning because of coronavirus

Students will now return on either Aug. 27 or 28, depending on their age and assigned blended learning groups.

Disciplined superintendent demoted to interim role, promised new position

Marvin Hansen will receive his normal annual salary of $108,973 until trustees replace him — at which point he can step into a newly created position with lower pay.