Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield seeks second term to lead Idaho schools

This story was originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on Jan. 7, 2026. Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield on Wednesday announced she is running for a second term. In a campaign launch video, the Republican says she is focused on getting education “back to the basics.” She touted the state’s gains in career readiness during […]