Devin Bodkin

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

State leaders reiterate preventative measures amid coronavirus outbreak

“I encourage Idahoans to do their part,” Gov. Brad Little said during a press conference Wednesday.

Firth names new superintendent

Brandon Hammond, principal of Boardman, Ore.-based Sam Boardman Elementary School, will start the district’s outgoing superintendent in June.

Coronavirus prompts school closures, precautionary directives

The virus had infected 18 and killed at least six in Washington State as of Monday.

Teacher retention concerns revive push for four-day schools

Two districts recently dropped Fridays from their calendars. One of East Idaho’s largest might do the same.

New charter commission director stresses communication amid controversy

“There’s very little that can’t be resolved if we are talking and listening to each other,” said Jenn Thompson, who started her new job last week.

Charter commission floats revamped accountability model

The proposed framework would ease up and streamline performance expectations for nearly 60 Idaho charter schools.

Snake River hires Hagerman superintendent

Mark Kress replaces retiring Superintendent David Kerns.

Tackling hunger: These students put a food pantry in their school

Gaby Bobadilla and Dayana Medellin didn’t like that some of their peers were going hungry, so they put a food pantry in their high school. 

Study: Bachelor’s degrees boost annual salaries by $32,000 in Idaho

The Thomas B. Fordham Institute released its finding on Idaho’s education earnings gap Tuesday.

White Pine trustees acknowledge second open meeting violation in five months

Trustees admitted Tuesday to secretly approving payouts for major facilities projects during a Jan. 22 executive session.