More choices, more challenges
Can Idaho’s charter schools diversify?
An overall lack of student diversity in Idaho’s charter schools has fueled a range of efforts to bring school choice to a wider array of students. But challenges persist.
‘I took it as a challenge’: Families tell why they choose charters
It may be the school’s reputation for pushing kids academically. Or not.
Charters are among Idaho’s highest — and lowest — performing schools
Supporters can rightfully brag that, on average, Idaho’s public charter schools outperform its traditional schools in several areas. But better overall scores don’t tell the whole story.
Idaho charters still stir debate
Concerns about growth come as thousands of students flocked to public charters during the coronavirus pandemic.
Idaho’s charter schools bring choices — and challenges
Charter schools are a popular in Idaho, but issues of accessibility, achievement and pushback remain.
Facts about Idaho charter schools
Questions and confusion swirl around Idaho’s decades-old charter school movement. Here’s some history and data to help set the record straight.