Educational Choice Articles
Myths about Charter Schools
You’ve probably heard, and might believe, some of these common myths about charter schools in Idaho. Read on for the realities: MYTH: Charter schools drain money from public schools and should not be expanded during tight economic times. REALITY: When public charter schools are funded, no public education money is lost, because the money stays with the ...
North Valley plans Gibbons open house
Damon Hunzeker – Times-News writer North Valley Academy charter school has moved into its new building in Gooding and invites the public to attend an open-house tour from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 25. NVA purchased the Gibbons Building from the Gooding School District — which had most recently been used as an alternative high school — ...
Online Learning: What You Should Know
The trends are unmistakable: more high school students are taking at least one online course, and more and more college students are taking mulitiple online courses, are considering taking online courses, or are earning their degrees online. And students who choose online learning are benefitting according to recent research. The Sloan Consortium’s study reports that “students who ...
Reprinted from October Op Ed: In response to Oct. 21 article More Magic Valley schools consider charter option, by Damon Hunzeker
In the article Hunzeker says “Charter schools, while accountable to federal, state, and district authorities, offer less rigid curricula than traditional schools, because each charter is governed by its own school board.” The fact is that Idaho charter schools are accountable for teaching and testing the same state curriculum standards as traditional public schools. Charter schools ...
Online Learning: A 21st Century Skill
Growth in Online Education Online education in both K12 and postsecondary education is growing rapidly and is the fastest growing segment in education (http://www.usdla.org/ ). According to a recent report approximately 12 million post-secondary students currently take online courses and it is estimated that in five years, there will be more than 22 million students taking ...
Reprint:The Idaho Charter School Network would like to set record straight on charter school funding
Contrary to statements made by superintendent Wiley Dobbs in a recent Times News feature about Twin Falls School District’s look at charter schools, by District Superintendent, Wiley Dobbs, public charter schools do not receive 30% more funding than traditional public schools. The truth is that state funding for all public schools, traditional or charter is determined ...
Dual Credit Programs Can Help Students Get a Jump Start on College
Today, colleges and universities across the United States recognize the nationwide movement toward collegiate programs that allow high school students of outstanding academic achievement and/or inclination the opportunity to earn collegiate credit toward an undergraduate degree prior to high school graduation. The College of Southern Idaho, as well as the other public colleges and universities ...
The Idaho Education Network Connects Schools and Broadens Horizons
The vision for the Idaho Education Network sets forth the goals for the use of information technology in Idaho, building upon Idaho’s successes in using technology to expand access to services, reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve public safety. Public officials and lawmakers in Idaho recognize that high-speed broadband access and connectivity are vital for ...
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