Devin Bodkin

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

Blackfoot buses meals to kids at home

The district’s “Bus Bites” program allows kids 18 years old and younger to grab a free lunch at their bus stop or outside of their elementary school.

DeVos urges educators to instruct kids remotely

The request follows concerns from large Idaho school districts that moving instruction online would leave out at-risk students.

Coronavirus news, 3.18.20: Blaine County plans coronavirus screenings

In other coronavirus news from Wednesday, Ybarra encourages continued instruction, a relief fund has been set up and prom has been canceled.

Coronavirus thrusts Idaho schools into uncharted instructional territory

Over a dozen public charter schools are taking their coursework online in the hopes of avoiding potential weeks- or months-long disruptions to learning.

How do families adjust to school closures amid a pandemic?

With news changing by the minute, we have questions. And like you, we have decisions to make.

Idaho colleges, universities shift coursework online amid coronavirus pandemic

Boise State University will make the shift Monday. All others plan to make the unprecedented shift by April 1.

Idaho State University closes Meridian campus; other institutions shift coursework online

Current plans and procedures including a travel ban, suspension of athletic events and possible campus-wide closures.

Blaine County superintendent to step down

GwenCarol Holmes announced her pending resignation as a postscript to an email to district staff Monday.

Judge mulling arguments in Lake Pend Oreille school levy dispute

First District Judge Barbara Buchanan said Wednesday that she will provide a summary judgment in the coming weeks.

Conservative watchdog, charter advocates spar over enrollment-lottery bill

House Bill 512 is “social justice nonsense,” the Idaho Freedom Foundation recently tweeted amid a string of attacks on the measure.