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Ep. 13: Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind Jul 02, 2024

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Brian Darcy has one of the most unique jobs in Idaho education. And he loves it. The administrator of the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and Blind in Gooding joins Superintendent Critchfield to talk about his work – and brag about his school!

Ep. 12: Summer for Teachers Jul 02, 2024

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It’s summer in Idaho and that means most of our teachers are not in the classroom. But that doesn’t mean they’re not working or honing their craft. Superintendent Critchfield talks with Idaho Falls educator Julie Nawrocki about what summer looks like for our state’s teachers.

Ep. 11: Artificial Intelligence Jul 02, 2024

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IDLA Superintendent Jeff Simmons is an early adopter of Artificial Intelligence in the education setting. He joins Superintendent Critchfield to talk about why the technology is something to embrace and not fear.

Ep. 10: School Funding in Idaho (Part 2) Jan 23, 2024

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A conversation with the Chief Financial Officer for the Idaho Department of Education, Gideon Tolman, about proposed changes to Idaho school funding and education budget structures. Part 2 of 2.

Ep. 9: School Funding in Idaho (Part 1) Jan 23, 2024

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A conversation with the Chief Financial Officer for the Idaho Department of Education, Gideon Tolman, about the components of Idaho school funding and education budget structures. Part 1 of 2.

Ep. 8: Dual Language in Elementary School Jan 23, 2024

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A conversation with Adan Sanchez, a 2nd Grade Dual Language Teacher for the Boise School District about the demand, challenges and rewards of dual language immersion in elementary grades.

Ep. 7: Summer Food Service Program Jan 23, 2024

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A conversation with Lynda Westphal, the Child Nutrition Programs Director at the Idaho Department of Education, about new regulations surrounding #rural summer food services.

Ep. 6: Youth Suicide in Idaho Jan 23, 2024

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A conversation with the Idaho Youth Suicide Prevention Program coordinator, Hannah Crumrine, about widespread community needs and some powerful resources being rallied to strengthen students' mental health.
The Idaho Youth Suicide Prevention Program is a joint project from the Idaho Departments of Education and Health and Welfare.

Ep. 5: Strategic Planning for Success Nov 16, 2023

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Developing a new strategic plan for the Idaho Department of Education is a top priority for Sup. Debbie Critchfield. Why? How will the department - and public education in the state - benefit from an updated plan? With Communications Director Scott Graf.

Ep. 4: Community Schools Nov 16, 2023

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Community schools represent a collaboration between school and community to focus on the whole child. In Marsing, Idaho, the community has come together to support the concept as a means of giving young people their best chance at success. What's workingso wellthere? With Marsing School District Superintendent Norm Stewart.

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