**NEWS RELEASE** #Idaho students in grades 3–12 are invited to share what #America means to them for a chance at a field trip to one of the nation’s most iconic historical and cultural landmarks with the America250 essay and artwork contest. 🔗 sde.idaho.gov/communications/

Online predators typically coerce children and teens into providing sexual abuse material for one of two reasons: 1. To meet in person, where they can commit physical abuse. 2. To threaten or blackmail, which is called sextortion. 🔗 dhs.gov/know2protect/t… Know2Protect

**NEWS RELEASE** In an effort to highlight the important connection between schools and local agriculture, Brad Little has signed a proclamation declaring the month of October to be Farm to School Month in #Idaho. 🔗 sde.idaho.gov/communications/

One in five children receives an unwanted sexual solicitation online every year, according to statistics from U.S. Department of Justice. Educating children and teens about these risks is key to preventing these heinous crimes. 🔗 dhs.gov/know2protect/t… Know2Protect

The Idaho #CareerReadyStudents Program Capital Project Committee will meet on Wed., Oct. 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM (MT) at the Idaho Department of Education. Notice 📣 sde.idaho.gov/events/ Agenda 📋 townhall.idaho.gov/DocumentView?D… Townhall 🏛️ townhall.idaho.gov/PublicMeeting?… #OpenMeeting

❄️Its time to prepare for winter driving!❄️ Seats are filling up fast for these FREE classes- register online at itd.idaho.gov/travel/ today! If you don't see classes near you, keep checking back- we are adding additional dates and locations soon!

**NEWS RELEASE** Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield is spending several weeks on the road visiting Idaho schools this month. She kicked off the tour October 7 with visits to the West Jefferson and Sugar-Salem districts... 🔗 sde.idaho.gov/communications/

The Idaho #CareerReadyStudents Program Council will hold a regular meeting on Oct., 30, 2024 at 9 AM (MT) at the Idaho Department of Education. Notice 📣 townhall.idaho.gov/DocumentView?D… #OpenMeeting

It's Farm to School Month in Idaho! Here's another fresh fact about Idaho #agriculture ⬇️ Idaho ranks 1st in the country for growing #potatoes, #barley, #peppermint and #alfalfa hay. Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture

The debate rages on! Is candy corn the ULTIMATE Halloween candy? Students from Mrs. Andrew’s 4th grade class at Dallas Harris Elementary school in Boise School District rewrote supporting facts in their own words and explained how each fact backed up their viewpoint. 👏👏👏

It's Farm to School Month in Idaho! Here's another fresh fact about Idaho #agriculture ⬇️ There are more cattle (2.5 million) in Idaho than there are people (1.9 million). Cattle is our state's 2nd largest ag sector. Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture

The last time Idaho’s HS grad reqs were updated was in 2017. Superintendent Critchfield has been working hard to bring them up to speed. Proposed changes include the addition of, among other things, a digital literacy credit. 🔗 idahoednews.org/top-news/new-g… #DigitalCitizenshipWeek

Superintendent Debbie Critchfield sat down with Brennan Summers for an episode of the Main Street Idaho Podcast. Topics covered include school safety, excessive student absences, and parent choices regarding their children’s education. Listen now 🎧 ow.ly/He3v50TL5bY

It's Farm to School Month in Idaho! Here's another fresh fact about #school nutrition ⬇️ Eating a healthy breakfast is associated with improved cognitive function (especially memory), reduced absenteeism, and improved mood. Source: CDC

BOARD APPROVES REVISED HIGHER EDUCATION PLANNING AND DELIVERY POLICY ID State Board of Ed A long process to review and revise policy on the planning and delivery of academic and career-technical programs was approved during the Board’s regular meeting in Lewiston. boardofed.idaho.gov/resources/boar…

**NEWS RELEASE**   Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield joined staff and students at Orchards Elementary School in Lewiston to recognize third grade teacher Heidi Cornell as Idaho’s 2025 Teacher of the Year.   🔗 sde.idaho.gov/communications/

It's Farm to School Month in Idaho! Here's another fresh fact about Idaho #agriculture ⬇️ Idaho is the 3rd largest producer of cheese and milk in the nation. All of Idaho's nearly 500 dairies are family-owned. Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture

Heidi is the third teacher from the Lewiston School District to receive this distinction since the award program was introduced in 1968. #IdahoTeacherOfTheYear

Put your hands together and help us give a warm welcome to Idaho’s 2025 CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year Heidi Cornell. 🙌🙌🙌 Read more about Heidi’s extraordinary career of service at 🔗 sde.idaho.gov/communications/

It's Farm to School Month in Idaho! Here's another fresh fact about #school nutrition ⬇️ Schools are in a unique position to provide students with opportunities to learn about and practice healthy eating behaviors. Source: CDC