Featured Series
Stories about Idaho’s educators, students and policy makers plus features on bright spots in Idaho education.
Day 42: State Board meeting
Behavioral and emotional issues are “the pandemic of our time,” Critchfield said.
Homeschooling 10 kids requires strategic planning and dedication to purpose
“I personally think it’s the best education. You can tailor it for each child’s learning style. And you teach (them) what they’re passionate about,” explained mom Heather Erwin.
Day 41: Valentine’s Day board meetings
Idaho’s superintendent wears many hats.
Eighth grader finds his niche attending college
Jonah Layton’s family tried virtual classes, homeschooling, a charter school, and now attending the College of Western Idaho.
Day 40: The science of reading
The superintendent paid a visit to the Statehouse Monday morning to support her financial literacy bill.
Dual language program helps connect family on two continents
“They are very grateful and happy that we decided to raise our kids bilingual,” said Paola Eldredge.
Finding the right school saved Cheyenne from dropping out
Charter school Idaho Distance Education Academy offered the teenager a personalized approach and she graduated on time.
Day 39: Meeting with the Tribal Council
She also attended a District 1 education summit.
Day 38: North Idaho
Critchfield toured a CTE campus and a STEM school.
Day 37: Pie Day
The superintendent departs this evening for North Idaho.