The Super in 10

Despite the fact it’s summer, there is a lot going on at the Idaho Department of Education right now. Superintendent Critchfield sits down with Communications Director Scott Graf to talk about two of the initiatives underway this summer: an update to the state’s high school graduation requirements and a new student well-being assessment being piloted this fall. 

Most of Idaho’s educators are trained at our state’s institutions of higher education. And as the role of educator has evolved, so too have the institutions that prepare them. Dr. Brooke Blevins, Dean of the University of Idaho’s College of Education joins Superintendent Critchfield to talk about what teacher prep looks like in Idaho today. 

Brian Darcy has one of the most unique jobs in Idaho education. And he loves it. The administrator of the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and Blind in Gooding joins Superintendent Critchfield to talk about his work – and brag about his school! 

It’s summer in Idaho and that means most of our teachers are not in the classroom. But that doesn’t mean they’re not working or honing their craft. Superintendent Critchfield talks with Idaho Falls educator Julie Nawrocki about what summer looks like for our state’s teachers. 

IDLA Superintendent Jeff Simmons is an early adopter of Artificial Intelligence in the education setting. He joins Superintendent Critchfield to talk about why the technology is something to embrace and not fear. 

A conversation with the Chief Financial Officer for the Idaho Department of Education, Gideon Tolman, about proposed changes to Idaho school funding and education budget structures. Part 2 of 2.

A conversation with the Chief Financial Officer for the Idaho Department of Education, Gideon Tolman, about the components of Idaho school funding and education budget structures. Part 1 of 2.

A conversation with Adan Sanchez, a 2nd Grade Dual Language Teacher for the Boise School District about the demand, challenges and rewards of dual language immersion in elementary grades.

A conversation with Lynda Westphal, the Child Nutrition Programs Director at the Idaho Department of Education, about new regulations surrounding #rural summer food services. 

A conversation with the Idaho Youth Suicide Prevention Program coordinator, Hannah Crumrine, about widespread community needs and some powerful resources being rallied to strengthen students' mental health.

The Idaho Youth Suicide Prevention Program is a joint project from the Idaho Departments of Education and Health and Welfare.