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Ep. 23: Mentors and Mothers Dec 17, 2025

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2025 Idaho Teacher of the Year Heidi Cornell discusses the value of mentorship for new educators, the experience of being chosen for the National Teacher of the Year program, and philosophies on how best to inspire students.

Ep. 22: Idaho Forestry (Part 3) Dec 12, 2025

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Dustin Miller is the Director for the Idaho Department of Lands. In this episode, he talks with Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield about public land usage, state endowments, and the effect of these lands on public schools.

Ep. 21: Idaho Forestry (Part 2) Nov 18, 2025

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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.

Ep. 20: Idaho Forestry (Part 1) Nov 10, 2025

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Julia Lauch, State Forester and Division Administrator for the Idaho Department of Lands, sits down with Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield to discuss the responsibilities of her role, the department’s mission as a whole, and the different designations of land throughout Idaho.

Ep. 19: Charter Schools Dec 13, 2024

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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.

Ep. 18: Educator Ethics Dec 13, 2024

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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.

Ep. 17: The First Purple Star Dec 13, 2024

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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.

Ep. 16: A Year of Service Dec 13, 2024

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2024 Idaho CapEd Credit Union Teacher of the Year Trent Van Leuven teaches nine different career technical and agricultural classes at Mackay High School. For the last 12 months, in addition to teaching, he has worked overtime to help and celebrate Idaho educators. Hear his thoughts about the experience of being Idaho's teacher of the year.

Ep. 15: Summer 2024 Projects Jul 02, 2024

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Despite the fact it’s summer, there is a lot going on at the Idaho Department of Education right now. Superintendent Critchfield sits down with Communications Director Scott Graf to talk about two of the initiatives underway this summer: an update to the state’s high school graduation requirements and a new student well-being assessment being piloted this fall.

Ep. 14: Teacher Preparation Jul 02, 2024

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Most of Idaho’s educators are trained at our state’s institutions of higher education. And as the role of educator has evolved, so too have the institutions that prepare them. Dr. Brooke Blevins, Dean of the University of Idaho’s College of Education joins Superintendent Critchfield to talk about what teacher prep looks like in Idaho today.

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