Debbie Critchfield

Feb 28, 2025 | idahobusinessreview.com | Debbie Critchfield |Marc Lutz

Leaders have the responsibility – and the opportunity – to make decisions. In fact, it‘s an essential function of the role. In my experience, most decisions in leadership roles aren’t easy, but some are easier than others. “Back in the day,” as a newly elected school board member for the Cassia County School District, I was making regular decisions on things that I had limited to no experience in.

Dec 25, 2024 | magicvalley.com | Debbie Critchfield

In the midst of the season of giving, I'd like to take a moment to consider what this spirit of generosity looks like in our schools and wider communities. Though this spirit is alive and well in our learning communities year-round, it's never more visible than during the holiday season. The amount of giving generated in our schools is inspiring, and I'd like to take a moment to give thanks to our educational communities for this generosity. What does this spirit of giving look like in action?

Dec 18, 2024 | idahoednews.org | Debbie Critchfield

In the midst of the season of giving, I’d like to take a moment to consider what this spirit of generosity looks like in our schools and wider communities. Though this spirit is alive and well in our learning communities year-round, it’s never more visible than during the holiday season. The amount of giving that’s generated in our schools is inspiring, and I’d like to take a moment to give thanks to our educational communities for this generosity.

Nov 19, 2024 | idahopress.com | Debbie Critchfield

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Nov 16, 2024 | argusobserver.com | Debbie Critchfield

BOISE — There are many important events, activities and milestones that take place in classrooms and schools every year. In my opinion, there are few more important than the conversations teachers and parents have, formally, twice a year at parent-teacher conferences. November is one of the months when time is set aside during the school week to discuss needs, progress, achievement, challenges and opportunities to support learning and growth.