Debbie Critchfield

Background

Critchfield has served as Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction for four years. Her prior roles include substitute teacher, GED instructor for the College of Southern Idaho, a ten-year member of the Cassia County school board, and member of the Idaho State Board of Education; she has lived in Idaho for 35 years.

Sources: CBS2/FOX9

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• School choice

  She supports parental choice under current law, while saying that any expansion or change should improve transparency and accountability and should not come at the expense of public schools.

  CBS2/FOX9

• Teacher support

  She supports continuing investment in teacher pay, the career ladder, mentoring, professional development, and classroom-management support.

  CBS2/FOX9

• Career pathways

  She supports expanding career pathways, career-technical education, dual credit, work-based learning, and partnerships with employers to prepare students for different post-graduation routes.

  CBS2/FOX9