"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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December 13, 2024
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.
December 13, 2024
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.
December 13, 2024
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.
December 13, 2024
Department of Education Indian Education Director Jennifer Stadum joins Superintendent Critchfield to talk about Idaho’s five federally recognized tribes, student needs, and introduce a few of her initiatives.
December 13, 2024
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.
July 2, 2024
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 Chief Communications Officer 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.
July 2, 2024
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.
July 2, 2024
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!
July 2, 2024
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.
July 2, 2024
Idaho Digital Learning Alliance 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Chief Communications Officer Scott Graf.
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.
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.
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.
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.