Idaho State Department of Education

(BOISE) – Governor Brad Little has proclaimed June 5 - 9 as Summer Food Service Program Awareness Week. The proclamation highlights that Idaho students will once again have access to nutritious, healthy food options throughout the summer months with the program.

(BOISE) – The Empowering Parents Parent Advisory Panel will hold its first meeting this Thursday, June 1 from 9 a.m. – noon MT. The meeting will be held at the State Board of Education office on the third floor of 650 W. State Street in Boise. Members of the public interested in viewing the meeting can tune in to the State Department of Education’s public streaming page at https://www.youtube.com/@SDEIdaho.

(BOISE) – An additional Idaho student has been selected to join peers from around the nation at this year’s prestigious National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp), to be held June 19 – July 12.

(BOISE) – Students and staff in the Wilder School District will be honored tomorrow, May 23 for the distinction of having the “#1 Student-Run Animation Studio” in the country. The event will feature a reception followed by a screening of Wilder School District student film, “The Return of Oz,” at the legendary Egyptian Theatre in Boise.

(BOISE) – Caldwell student Nicholas Mendez has been selected to work alongside NASA subject matter experts at this year’s STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Summer High School Intern Program. He will join peers from Idaho and across the county in an in-depth exploration of Earth and space research.

(BOISE) – Twin Falls student Anna Grace Aiello will join peers in Idaho and from around the country at this year’s STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Summer High School Intern Program. She will work alongside NASA subject matter experts and engage with authentic NASA research data to better understand Earth and space systems.

(BOISE) – Meridian student Andrew Gordon will work alongside NASA subject matter experts at this year’s STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Summer High School Intern Program.

(BOISE) – Two Idaho high school seniors will be honored as U.S. Presidential Scholars for 2023. They will join peers from around the country in receiving one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. Nationally, 161 students were selected for recognition.

(BOISE) – The Idaho State Board of Education’s Idaho Indian Education Committee and the State Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education are set to host this year’s Idaho Indian Education Summit, “Tribal Traditions: Designing STEM Through Place, Language and Purpose.

(BOISE) – For the last two weeks, I’ve crisscrossed Idaho with members of my team to visit school leaders all around the state. This is an annual State Department of Education practice and its timing is deliberate. This ‘post-legislative roadshow’ is held soon after the end of Idaho’s annual legislative session and is meant to share with local district leaders the changes made to education policy and how those new laws will affect their teachers, students, budgets and operations.

(BOISE) – Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield issued the following statement after this morning’s fire at Highland High School in Pocatello.

(BOISE) – Educators making a daily difference for students in the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will have the opportunity to make their voices heard at one of the region’s most anticipated events for STEM instructors, the 2023 Annual STEM Conference.

(BOISE) – The State Department of Education’s Student Transportation department has partnered with international epilepsy awareness campaign, “Purple Day,” to bring schools and districts free resources and trainings on how to best support student riders with epilepsy and brain trauma.

(BOISE) – Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield and the State Department of Education will hold six post-legislative sessions across the state between April 11 and 20. The events will provide local school leaders a chance to hear from the superintendent and SDE staff regarding changes made to education law during the Idaho legislature’s 2023 session.

(BOISE) – Six Idaho math and science teachers have been named as state finalists for the national Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).

(BOISE) – Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield is excited to welcome a new Director of Assessment and Accountability, Director of Student Transportation and Director of School Choice & Student Engagement. These appointments serve to fill all remaining vacant director positions following staff changes made after the department’s January transition.

(BOISE) – Governor Brad Little this morning signed into law HB 267, which will expand grades 7-12 Career Technical Education (CTE) in Idaho public schools. The new program will be especially beneficial in rural Idaho where smaller schools have traditionally had fewer resources to fund CTE programs.

(BOISE) – Parents interested in taking on a leadership role in the Empowering Parents Grant Program have one month to apply for one of seven open positions on the Parent Advisory Council.

(BOISE) – Idaho elementary schools interested in expanding the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables to students will have the chance to participate in the USDA’s 2024 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP).

(BOISE) – Two Idaho students have been selected to represent the state at this year’s prestigious National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp), held from June 19 – July 12.

(BOISE) – Idaho Public Television will put Idaho’s youth vaping crisis front and center with its upcoming documentary, “Nic Sick,” set to air on March 21 at 7 p.m. MST. The documentary is aimed at dispelling many of the misconceptions about youth vaping and ultimately helping Idaho students make safe choices for their health and future.

(BOISE) – Two Idaho school districts have been recognized for their outstanding Summer Food Service Programs (SFSP) with the USDA’s Turnip the Beet Award.

(BOISE) – Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield has introduced legislation that will establish a Bill of Rights for parents of students enrolled in Idaho’s K-12 public schools.

(BOISE) – Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield has introduced legislation that will establish a Bill of Rights for parents of students enrolled in Idaho’s K-12 public schools.

(BOISE) – Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield is welcoming a new Director of Special Education, Director of Content and Curriculum and Director of the Eastern Idaho Regional Support Services. These changes come as the new administration continues to work towards fully staffing the department following January’s transition.

(BOISE) – The 29th annual Idaho Prevention and Support Conference is scheduled for May 4 - 5 in Boise. This statewide conference will feature talks by thought leaders in educational and student well-being as well as pre-conference workshops and interactive sessions.

(BOISE) – Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield will visit the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Fire Cache in Coeur d’Alene this week. The cache is central to Idaho’s annual firefighting efforts by supplying firefighters with essential equipment. However, the cache faces challenges recruiting skilled workers based on a gap in the regional workforce.

(BOISE) – The State Department of Education is now accepting applications for Idaho’s most prestigious award in teaching, Teacher of the Year.

(BOISE) – The State Department of Education is now accepting applications for Idaho’s most prestigious award in teaching, Teacher of the Year.

(BOISE) – Idaho students are invited to explore the future of the U.S. Constitution as part of the 2023 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest.

(BOISE) – The Child Nutrition Division of the Idaho State Department of Education (SDE) is seeking sponsors for this year’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The SFSP provides free meals and snacks to children ages 1-18 by operating sites located in low-income areas during the summer months.

(BOISE) – Applications are now being accepted from high school juniors and seniors in the classes of 2023 and 2024 to represent Idaho at the 2023 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp). Two students from each state, Washington D.C. and select countries will attend the all-expenses-paid program, held from June 19 – July 12.

(BOISE) – Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield said she’s pleased with Governor Brad Little’s continued focus on education in today’s State of the State address.

(BOISE) – 2022 in Idaho brought with it long campaigns and high-profile races in the May primaries and November election.