Debbie Critchfield
We’re putting humans in the driver’s seat when it comes to AI in Idaho classrooms
One thing is certain: AI is here to stay. Pretending it’s a fad is not the right answer for our students.
Beyond the headlines
There is no requirement that a media outlet invite every candidate to a debate. But I am also entitled to decide whether I will participate.
This year’s K-12 public school budget looks towards Idaho’s future, not its past
That broken mechanism – the reason we’re negotiating one-time funding instead of ongoing support.
What’s next for Idaho’s Public School Funding Formula?
Idaho’s K-12 public school funding formula has not undergone meaningful updates since it was rolled out in 1994.
We are listening — and ready to get to work
The Idaho Department of Education wants to work with the Governor and Legislature to modernize Idaho’s public K-12 school funding formula.
Let’s get to the heart of what matters for student success
As graduations take place across Idaho, I’ll be thinking about each student walking across that stage, and all the people who helped them get there.
Finding New Ways to Bridge the Special Education Gap for Idaho’s Students
The reality is that supporting students with diverse learning needs has always been at the heart of what schools do
Igniting a civics spirit with the National Civics Bee
The National Civics Bee gives students the chance to put their knowledge to the test.
Opening the door to school finance
I encourage our districts and charters to use this new resource to help their communities understand how state resources are being invested to achieve those goals.
Critchfield: Let’s give parents tools to protect their kids online at school, home and beyond
Technology in education isn’t going away—and that comes with a responsibility we all share.