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State superintendent candidate lays out her vision for Idaho's educational future
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IDAHO FALLS - The reading ability of Idaho's kids and making sure high school students are properly equipped with the tools for entering the workforce are two of Debbie Critchfield's biggest concerns and she's hoping to address them as the Gem State's next superintendent of public instruction.
Critchfield, a Republican from Oakley, is one of three candidates vying for the position. Her opponents are Republican incumbent Sherri Ybarra, who is now in her second term, and Democrat Branden Durst, a former state lawmaker from Boise.
During a conversation with EastIdahoNews.com, Critchfield explained why she is running and what she plans to focus on, if elected.
"I am excited about the opportunities we have right now to create an educational system that will meet the needs of 21st-century students and the workforce needs of a growing state," Critchfield says.
Critchfield and her husband, Dave, raised four children together on a farm in Oakley. Her educational background includes 10 years as a board member with the Cassia County School District, five of which she served as Chair. She also spent seven years on the state board of education, serving as president for the last two.
She's also served on various educational committees and worked as a library trustee in her county.
Watch the full interview in the video above.
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