Devin Bodkin

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

Lifelong Idahoan takes on challenging presidential position

The lawyer turned educator says Idaho State University is in a “fiscal crisis.”

Idaho’s SAT struggles — in East Idaho districts and charters

Most of East Idaho’s 28 districts and charter schools lost ground on the state’s key college placement exams compared to last year.

Idaho’s budget surplus to exceed $100 million

State budget writers were briefed on the amount — and what it will help pay for in 2019 — during a meeting in Pocatello Monday.

Idaho’s principal evaluations get mixed reviews

Find out how Idaho compares to other states examined by the National Council on Teacher Quality.

Experienced teachers push for better pay amid K-12 funding overhaul

Three public funding-formula forums remain.

Study: Idaho most tolerant for guns in schools

Of all 50 states, only Idaho qualified in every gun-related category examined in a recent national study.

School safety still a hot topic

While students enjoy the summer break, school leaders will be brainstorming ways to both introduce and fund heightened security measures in the age of mass school shootings.

Preston teacher charged with animal cruelty

The educator faces a misdemeanor count after he fed an ill puppy to a turtle in front of a handful of students.

Idaho Falls faces renewed opposition to $99.5 million bond

A grassroots group fears a tax hike and says the price tag is inflated by unnecessary upgrades and the district’s use of a fairly new process for choosing a contractor.

Idaho Falls rescinds all-day kindergarten pilot

Enrollment was lower than expected and not worth the cost.