We support efforts to improve the overall charter school movement in Idaho and across the nation.
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ICSA recently checked in on the construction progress at Gem Prep: Idaho Falls, and exciting things are happening! Administrator Gerald Love shared his enthusiasm for the public charter school's opening this fall, noting that staff members are eager to welcome students this fall.
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Over the past few weeks, ICSA has had the privilege of celebrating alongside public charter schools across Idaho as they honored their graduates and the incredible journeys that brought them to this milestone.
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
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Gem Prep Nampa administrators, Tim Little and Cheyenne Bennett, worked incredibly hard this year with their staff to strengthen rigor and academic excellence, and those efforts are clearly reflected in their end-of-year data results. Way to go Owls!
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When ICSA met virtually with Idaho Home Learning Academy administrator, Hailey Sweeten, IHLA had just completed 18,019 ISAT tests during the ISAT window with a 99.4% participation rate in required ISAT tests.
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Richard McKenna Charter School is not a one-size-fits-all school and that is exactly the point. Serving approximately 956 students across brick-and-mortar and online pathways, they offer distinct programs designed to meet students needs.
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ICSA had the pleasure of connecting, fittingly, online with Kelly Edington, Executive Director of Idaho Virtual Academy!
What stood out most was how Idaho Virtual Academy builds community with connection opportunities, personalized learning, and family partnership at every level.
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This National #CharterSchoolsWeek, we’re celebrating schools like Pathways In Education Idaho that are creating meaningful connections and personalized pathways for families like the Campanellas. #WeAreCharter
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Stories like Stephanie's remind us why this work matters so deeply.
Thank you to Idaho’s public charter school educators, leaders, and families for creating spaces where students are challenged, supported, and inspired every day. #NationalCharterSchoolsWeek #WeAreCharter
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This National #CharterSchoolsWeek, we’re celebrating families like the Kloepfers and the impact Idaho public charter schools have on students.
At Falcon Ridge Charter School, Nicole found a school community where her children are supported not only academically, but personally.
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Happy National Charter Schools Week!
This national #CharterSchoolsWeek, we’re celebrating those who make Idaho’s public charter schools such special places to learn and grow. We’re proud to champion the amazing work happening across our charter school community!
#WeAreCharter
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Teachers - your work changes lives far beyond the classroom walls, and Idaho is stronger because of you.
To every teacher shaping futures, building relationships, and showing up with heart each day: we see you, we appreciate you, and we are grateful for you!
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ICSA is grateful for the opportunity to join partners and leaders from across the country at the National Charter Schools Institute Bold by Choice summit this week.
Looking forward to continuing the momentum and building on the connections made this week.
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We had the pleasure of visiting Gem Prep Meridian South last week, where great things are happening at the home of the Falcons! We enjoyed sitting down with Administrator Rebekah Plante to learn more about the incredible work taking place at this college-prep charter school.
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A great example of how thoughtful change can strengthen outcomes. Blackfoot Charter School is seeing success after consolidating campuses and focusing on student experience. A story definitely worth celebrating!
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These kinds of conversations help highlight the innovation and intentionality happening across Idaho’s public charter school community, and the leaders driving that work forward.
Well worth a listen: youtu.be/zhPS5uL1O1E?si=uQGT…
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ICSA had the pleasure of visiting with Gem Prep: Meridian's administrator, Mrs Warburton, who shared, "We are so proud to share that 71% of our 28 scholars are on track to graduate with their associate degree, living out our mission!"
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Real-world learning in action: Students at MMACHS & MTCHS collaborated to build a mock pharmacy software system—turning a classroom need into a meaningful, hands-on project.
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ICSA recently had the pleasure of visiting Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland, and it was truly a memorable experience.
In each classroom, a student warmly greeted me with a handshake, welcomed me in, and confidently shared what they were learning - even kindergarten!
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Are we testing Idaho students twice for the same outcomes?
An article recently published by @educationgadfly asks this question, and is definitely worth the read:
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We’re proud to reflect on Nanette's first year and excited for ICSA's future. She has focused on what matters most - building strong relationships, listening to school leaders, and laying the foundation for long-term impact across Idaho’s public charter school community.
As Nanette Merrill completes her first year as the Executive Director for the @IdahoCharters, she reflects on her experience so far serving all public charter schools throughout the Gem State.
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