Terry Ryan
New report shows charter schools are delivering results
As we begin to re-envision what school looks like for students in Idaho, and across the country, results like these show that charter schools are worth supporting and evaluating.
Nine lessons from the COVID-19 school closure
The school leaders I spoke with want to get back into their schools. They want to be with their students and with their fellow educators.
Finding lemonade in the big old batch of lemons the coronavirus has given us
Give credit to Gov. Little and the Legislature for their conservative approach to budgeting and preparing for an economic downturn.
Idaho’s public charter schools serve our children well
They are not a replacement for traditional public schools. Rather, they are allies in helping Idaho improve its education system and in providing options for families.
Calling Anser Public Charter School ‘racist’ is a rancid red herring
Boise School District leadership is not only masterful at burning bridges with its long-time partners, but actually obliterating the landscape around it.
When it comes to the charter commission, don’t throw the baby out with the bath water
Any structural changes that might be made need to be well-considered and publicly debated. History and context matter here.
Rural charter schools can work for Idaho families and children
They add value to a community and create learning opportunities for families and children that wouldn’t exist otherwise.
Public charter schools that fail should close
They need to be held accountable for their performance. It’s important for the overall health of a state’s public charter school sector.
How is Idaho charter school performance like a Clint Eastwood movie?
There is much “Good” to note and build on, but there is also a need to redouble efforts to work at improving the “Bad” and the “Ugly.”
The squeeze: A case for fairness in facilities and funding in Idaho
Charters in Idaho face a special financial challenge when it comes to financing their facility costs.