Some of the schools are thriving academically, despite demographic challenges. But others aren’t, according to numbers presented to the Idaho Public Charter School Commission meeting Thursday.
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Charter coalition sues Biden administration over rule changes
The lawsuit, announced Monday, takes aim at changes to a federal grant process, including a shortened window — 30 days — for submitting grant applications this year.
Former ISBA chief appointed to state charter commission
Karen Echeverria, a longtime influencer of Idaho’s public education system, replaces outgoing commissioner Julie VanOrden.
Idaho charters receive millions in private financing
At least nine of the schools received nearly $81 million in private financing to start up and stabilize their operations over the last seven months.
Two Idaho charters reshape enrollments through ‘weighted’ lotteries
Some school leaders are sold on the controversial practice aimed at infusing more student diversity into their classrooms. Others remain mixed.
Commission approves new charter school, denies another
The seven-member state panel gave the green light to a North Idaho school, and a thumbs down to an online school.
Four new charter schools are set to open this fall
The new schools will provide some 1,400 new seats for students in the coming years, charter support group Bluum says.
State officials: Charter school’s ‘grossly inadequate’ financial practices may be illegal and unethical
Some questionable transactions at Monticello Montessori Charter School include the purchase of Turkish lira and various payments to Netflix.
Survey: Idaho charter parents, teachers happy with pandemic response
The FDR Group said Idaho charter schools’ response to the pandemic earned them a “reservoir of trust” with parents and teachers.
Charter commission flags finances at four schools
Monticello Montessori Charter, Peace Valley Charter, Bingham Academy and The Village Charter each received notices of fiscal concern Thursday.