Debbie Critchfield
Governing Idaho’s Public Education System
I’ve learned a lot during my time as a Board Member and want to share with you some insights about our system and how it operates.
Tuition increases need to occur less often
A college education is a great investment for individuals and for our state as a whole. We all have a stake in keeping it as affordable as we possibly can. Our students are depending on us.
Idaho College Enrollment Bump May Be Coming
A couple of key early indicators tracked by the Idaho State Board of Education suggest more Idaho high school seniors are planning to enroll in college or a career technical program in the fall.
Guided Pathways Work Continues
With college and career advisers in place across our state, we are working to ensure they have clear lines of communication, Critchfield writes.
Student mental health must be addressed
The State Board of Education is taking a serious and deliberate approach toward improving mental health resources at our secondary and postsecondary schools and institutions.
Idaho’s Opportunity Scholarship for Adult Learners; a ticket to success
The State Board is teaming with the Idaho Workforce Development Council to get the word out.
Board budget proposals designed to improve Idaho’s go-on rate
State Board of Education researchers estimate the “go-on” rate could increase five to 10 percent annually if summer melt is effectively addressed.
State Board committed to addressing Magic Valley’s teacher shortage
If Idaho State University cannot improve its offerings, the Board may make it possible for the College of Southern Idaho to offer a four-year education degree.
The recommendations of the Guided Pathways workgroup
They are designed to prepare students, with their parents’ assistance, to make their own education and career plans.
Understanding why some Idaho high school seniors ‘melt away’ after graduation
It is a yearly phenomenon that educators call “summer melt” and researchers at Idaho State Board of Education are working to find out how many Idaho students melt away and why it occurs.