


The Charter School Management Approach Would Benefit Christian Schools

Tackling Misconceptions About Charter Schools

The Need for Classical Education Beyond Charter Schools

Charters Are Solid Alternatives to Traditional Public Schools

Competition Is Good for Customers, but Would It Benefit Schools?

School Choice (Part 2): The Great Equalizer

School Choice (Part 1): An In-Depth Look

The Chasm Spanning Public and Private School COVID-19 Responses

Gem Prep Charter Schools Shine in Idaho
Amidst the educational difficulties the coronavirus has spurred, one Idaho charter network has thrived. Gem Prep, a K-12 free public charter school with four on-campus locations and an online school in Idaho, is using the opportunity to adapt and fine-tune their educational model. Gem Prep schools have only one high school at this point—the online school. The physical schools are K–8. However, Gem is planning to add a new grade each year moving forward to make all of them K–12. With the arrival of Coronavirus, Gem was prepared to shift to full-time online. Gem’s approach is to provide educators the specific training they need to teach effectively online. Laurie Wolfe, the network’s Chief Academic Officer, comments that “we [have] trained Read More ›