Devin Bodkin

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

Idaho Falls charter school granted permit for O.E. Bell building

The decision allows the school to occupy the building for the 2017-18 school year.

Healthcare coverage stalls labor negotiations in Sugar-Salem

A local union leader says teachers could leave the district before the start of the school year if an agreement isn’t reached soon.

Shelley considers allowing ’emotional support’ animals on campus

Liability is driving the district’s decision to develop a policy, said Superintendent Bryan Jolley, who is concerned about aggressive or untrained dogs, fleas or diseases coming onto campuses.

South Fremont banner bears only Bartschi’s name

The high school junior was named an Interscholastic Star. His name now hangs in the gym with other school achievements.

Upgrades to Idaho Falls high schools could cost $90 million

A bond for the redesigns could reach ballots as early as November.

Aberdeen prepares to build new high school

Administrators say overcrowding constitutes the need for a new $12 million high school. The current high school is almost 70 years old.

Bonneville offers online classes statewide

The Bonneville School District in Idaho Falls has teamed with a national vendor to bring online classes to students across the state.

Education news briefs from across East Idaho

Idaho Falls to host building redesign meeting, Madison approves plan to renew levy, and free books are available in Pocatello.

Idaho teacher doubles as summer rocker

Aaron Ball is a 36-year-old musician who crams a year’s worth of performances into a summer — he teaches automotive classes at Blackfoot High School.

Teenage cancer survivor makes his wish come true

Firth senior Jared Andersen devoted his senior project to remodeling his school’s weight room because it was a place that helped cure him of cancer.