“The Super in 10″ is a podcast hosted by Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield. Produced by the Idaho Department of Education, the podcast is for Idaho parents, teachers, administrators, and anyone else with an interest in Idaho K-12 education.”
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Joshua Harvey is the Bureau Chief for the Idaho Department of Lands. In this episode, he talks with Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield about the dangers of forest fires, the need for all Idahoans to practice wildland stewardship, and ways that the Idaho Department of Education is preparing students to enter related industries.
Julia Lauch, State Forester and Division Administrator for the Idaho Department of Lands, sits down with Superintendent Debbie Critchfield to discuss the responsibilities of her role, the department’s mission as a whole, and the different designations of land throughout Idaho.
Sherrilynn Bair works in a traditional Idaho public school and serves on the board of the Idaho Public Charter School Commission. In this episode, she clarifies misconceptions and discusses the benefits inherent to both learning environments.
Superintendent Critchfield and Certification and Professional Standards Director Cina Lackey sit down to talk about Idaho’s teacher code of ethics, student safety, teacher certification and the state’s Professional Standards Commission.
For children of military families, frequently changing schools can add significant stress and uncertainty to their academic journey. Stephensen Elementary in the Mountain Home School District is the first Idaho school to receive a Purple Star designation—a national recognition of its ability to meet the unique needs of military-connected students. Principal Robynn Schipani explains more.
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