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Gem Prep: Nampa Gets $482,000 More in Grant Money
Nampa’s newest charter school, Gem Prep: Nampa, has been awarded two grants prior to its planned opening in fall 2016.
Making Sure Investments In New Schools Serve Students That Need It Most
Ask anyone who lives in Boise and they’ll either proudly or wearily tell you that the region is growing. This is true for the area’s schools as well—in just 15 years the number of school-aged Idahoans in Boise and the surrounding region has grown by 39 percent. During this growth, Boise has also experienced demographic changes as lower-income and minority families move to the region.
Federal Start-Up Charter School Dollars Work for Idaho and Its Families
Imagine a federal program where 90 cents of every dollar goes to an activity that actually works for families and children. This is what Idaho’s use of federal start-up dollars for public charter schools has achieved over the last decade.
Challenges in making new school facilities in Idaho a reality
The Building Hope Annual Report has just been released and it makes for interesting reading for those who are interested in the challenges facing charters public schools as they open new facilities.
Treasure Valley School Expansion Must Be Smart, Targeted
The Treasure Valley is one of the country’s fastest-growing regions. Those of us who live here see evidence of this in new construction, traffic jams and long lines at our favorite grocery stores and coffee shops.