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Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.

Day 82: Looking past the legislative session

With the Legislature nearing sine die, Critchfield is planning what comes next.

Day 79: A Friday at home

And watching her $50 million CTE bill pass through the Senate.

Day 78: Celebrating another new law

The financial literacy bill, which Critchfield has long touted, was signed into law.

Day 77: Watching her bill become law

Gov. Little signed her parental rights bill today.

Day 76: Final day in D.C.

But Boise was still on her mind.

Day 75: A national conference

While in Washington, D.C., the superintendent met up with a group of high school students from Oakley.

Day 72: Capital for a Day

State superintendent Debbie Critchfield headed to Gooding Friday, for Gov. Brad Little’s Capital for a Day event. She later drove back to Boise to prepare for the Council of Chief State School Officers conference in Washington D.C. She and her executive officers will depart for the conference early Saturday morning.

Day 71: A sick day — but still working

The day of rest comes before statewide and national travel.

Day 70: Career advising

And her career technical education plan passed another legislative checkpoint.

Day 69: She scored some wins

Critchfield lauded plans for increased teacher and classified staff pay.