"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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Episodes


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Ep. 10: School Funding in Idaho (Part 2)

January 23, 2024

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.

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Ep. 9: School Funding in Idaho (Part 1)

January 23, 2024

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.

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Ep. 8: Dual Language in Elementary School

January 23, 2024

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.

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Ep. 7: Summer Food Service Program

January 23, 2024

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

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Ep. 6: Youth Suicide in Idaho

January 23, 2024

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.

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Ep. 5: Strategic Planning for Success

November 16, 2023

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.

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Ep. 4: Community Schools

November 16, 2023

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 working so well there? With Marsing School District Superintendent Norm Stewart.

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Ep. 3: The Role of Data in Education

November 16, 2023

What role does data play in education? What does it measure? Why is it collected? How is it used? With Idaho Department of Education Chief Deputy Superintendent Ryan Cantrell.

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Ep. 2: Fentanyl in Idaho (Part 2)

November 16, 2023

A conversation with Idaho State Police Director Col. Kedrick Wills on the presence of fentanyl in Idaho and the threat it poses to young people. Part 2 of 2.

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Ep. 1: Fentanyl in Idaho (Part 1)

November 16, 2023

A conversation with Idaho State Police Director Col. Kedrick Wills on the presence of fentanyl in Idaho and the threat it poses to young people. Part 1 of 2.