Sadie Dittenber

Sadie Dittenber is a former reporter with Ed News. She is a College of Idaho graduate and was born and raised in the Treasure Valley.

Day 17: Lunch with her husband

They recently bought a second home in Boise.

Statehouse roundup, 1.19.23: Reports to school safety tip line surged in 2022

Incident reports have risen considerably since the tip line started in 2019, mostly because of increased awareness. 

Day 16: Education committee leaders

The superintendent will continue to meet with Yamamoto and Lent every week until the end of the session, according to Critchfield’s team.

Day 15: The secretary of state

She also attended an evening reception.

Statehouse roundup, 1.16.23: Critchfield, Liebich spell out education priorities for session

The joint appearance came as the second week of the 2023 legislative session began — with committee activity slowly picking up.

Day 14: IEA lobby day

Critchfield took the opportunity to talk with teachers, parents and lawmakers.

Day 11: Preparing for her budget presentation

Critchfield will present to the House and Senate education committees Monday.

Senators present education savings account draft legislation at public town hall

The policy was not made available to the public, but Sen. Tammy Nichols said it would create scholarships for families to put toward private school tuition and fees, and a host of other education expenses.

Day 10: Meeting with lawmakers

The superintendent attended a town hall meeting about school choice.

Day 9: Meetings and a retirement party

Critchfield enjoyed time with regional superintendents.