Devin Bodkin

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

Authorities awaiting audit results in financial probe of Blackfoot charters

As a result, the investigation may “take a little longer,” Bingham County Prosecutor Paul Rogers said.

Hiring panel narrows search for new charter commission director

Finalists range from one of the commission’s own to the president and CEO of a national charter-authorizing group.

Lawmaker drafting bill to boost access to career-technical education

Sen. Dave Lent, R-Idaho Falls, hopes to unveil the bill by the end of the week.

School savings surpass $323 million

Increased state funding accompanies added savings for school districts and charter schools across Idaho.

Albertson Foundation awards $1.5 million for all-day kindergarten

The grant will give nearly 1,000 Idaho charter school children access to all-day kindergarten free of charge.

Marsh Valley self-corrects secretive contract extension for its superintendent

Trustees acknowledged on Tuesday that a recent closed-door decision violated Idaho’s open meeting law.

State law brings average teacher salaries over $51,000

Since the career-ladder salary law went into effect, teacher salaries are up 17 percent, even 20 percent in some districts. Find out the salary increases in your district or charter.

Low-performing online school posts unprecedented enrollment growth, again

The remote Southeast Idaho district’s home-learning program has added 2,500 students since 2016, far exceeding growth at any other district or charter in Idaho. It’s now Idaho’s largest virtual school.

Teacher, moonlighting as mayor, sees where education and community intersect

Marc Beitia has a unique view of the needs of his townfolk and their children.

Marsh Valley to self-correct secret pay raise for superintendent

Trustees announced a special meeting after EdNews filed a formal complaint with the Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office.