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Supporting Idaho Students
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Education in Idaho
Hello and thank you for your interest in Idaho education! My name is Debbie Critchfield and I am honored to be the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. I am here to serve our students, educators, parents, and communities and to provide effective and transparent education leadership.
Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Advanced Opportunities
Students attending Idaho schools in grades 7-12 are eligible for funding for a variety of post-secondary educational opportunities.
ISEE
The Idaho System for Educational Excellence (ISEE) supports budgeting processes, data submissions, and delivers information to educational stakeholders to create data-driven decisions.
Driver Education
The Idaho Driver Education program is dedicated to providing our students with the tools and skills necessary to become safer drivers.
Resources for Students
Scholarships, tuition assistance, awards & recognition programs, higher education opportunities, and more.
Supporting Military Families
Idaho is dedicated to supporting military families as they move in and out of the state and recognizes the challenges military youth may experience.
Latest News
Idaho Educators to Explore Ways to Meet the Needs of Underserved Students at the 32nd Annual Prevention and Support Conference
February 13, 2026
Idaho Department of Education, Idaho Parents Unlimited to Expand Special Education Support for Parents
February 9, 2026
Idaho Department of Education Opens Nominations for the 2027 CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year
February 5, 2026
Idaho Department of Education Seeks Community Sponsors for 2026 Federal Summer Food Service Program
January 28, 2026
Superintendent Debbie Critchfield Addresses House, Senate Education Committees on Reducing Federal Bureaucracy in Public Education
January 27, 2026
Critchfield Issues Statement Following the Death of Former Idaho Representative Linden Bateman
January 23, 2026
