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Debbie Critchfield

The Idaho State Capitol Building is seen in downtown Boise in July 2026. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Debbie Critchfield Aug 28, 2026 7 min

An official state sport, visitation restrictions and hundreds of other new laws in effect in Idaho

Idaho enacts 350 new laws including drone flight restrictions over prisons and new jury duty options, impacting public safety and civic participation.

New legislation requires students to receive a fullyear of American history and another full year of American government curriculum, along with passing a more stringent test in order to graduation high school. (PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
Debbie Critchfield Aug 3, 2026 8 min

Idaho legislation leads to required civics education to graduate high school

Idaho enacts new law requiring public high school students to complete full-year civics courses and pass a more stringent test to graduate.

Debbie Critchfield Jun 11, 2026 3 min

Let’s get to the heart of what matters for student success

Idaho State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield highlights student progress and community efforts driving education success across Idaho schools.

Debbie Critchfield Oct 13, 2025 7 min

Education and community leaders gather to talk on Idaho’s future financial needs

Idaho leaders tackle the challenge of maintaining aging schools while investing in infrastructure to meet growth and support local communities.

Debbie Critchfield
Debbie Critchfield Oct 6, 2025 2 min

Let’s give parents tools to protect their kids online at school, home and beyond

Technology opens doors for students but also risks. Learn how parents can protect kids online using Idaho’s free Fortify Your Kids resource.

Debbie Critchfield Sep 8, 2025 2 min

Applications open for career technical micro-grants in Idaho worth up to $50K

Idaho CTE agencies can now apply for up to $50,000 in grants for 2025-26, supporting career readiness and reducing reliance on federal funding.

Debbie Critchfield, superintendent of public schools with the Idaho Department of Education, presented a budget request to the the Legislature's Joint-Finance Appropriations Committee on March 4, 2024.
Debbie Critchfield Mar 31, 2025 9 min

Idaho schools’ leader shares thoughts on state of education and school funding

Fundamentally, public education is serving as the foundation of an informed, capable society.


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