Devin Bodkin

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

Colleges and universities hope to bring students back in the fall

But with the uncertainty of the coming months, they also are preparing to continue online course work. Find out the plans of each institution.

Teacher inspires students to become educators

Teachers across the Bear Lake School District shared how Tammy Stephens has influenced dozens of her students to enter the education field — and how she still inspires them to improve their craft.

Public charter school eyes May 18 reopening

Treasure Valley Classical Academy principal Stephen Lambert says the school is in compliance to open for business.

Idaho State braces for layoffs, furloughs

University President Kevin Satterlee outlined the cuts in a YouTube video for faculty and staff Friday.

Charter administrators received $51,000 in undocumented payments

The payments are not in White Pine Charter School board agendas or minutes, but they do appear in payroll records, according to an Idaho Education News investigation.

Some schools hope to reopen in May

At least one district has immediate plans to reopen before summer break. The outlook is more mixed for others.

Schools revamp grading policies amid shift to remote learning

Some leaders have elected to move to pass-fail models. Others are still mulling changes and assigning traditional grades.

‘No longer my life’: A pandemic through sixth-grade eyes

Madison Middle School teacher Sarah Jones asked her sixth graders to document their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what they’re saying.

ISU president outlines bleak budget outlook

Kevin Satterlee last week walked faculty and staff through a $16 million projected deficit fueled by waning enrollment and state funding holdbacks.

Educators help fill demand for personal protective equipment

Masks and other parts are going to hospitals throughout Idaho to help combat the growing coronavirus pandemic.