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11.20.2008
Still time to register for tonight's virtual education event; letter to editor from Times News

11.16.2008
REMINDER: FREE Idaho Virtual Education Forum to be held at Boise State University This Week

10.28.2008
Coalition releases 2008 candidate survey

09.4.2008
Idaho goes back to school

08.26.2008
In case you missed it: Idaho Press-Tribune article highlights virtual education

08.21.2008
State Receives $3.4 Million Federal Grant to Help Create More Charter Schools;Network event in Boise

08.19.2008
Idaho to receive good news from U.S. Department of Education, gearing up for fall

08.1.2008
School may be out for the summer, but our families are busy

07.22.2008
Parents voices being heard; but there's more we all can do

07.21.2008
Parents respond to attacks on public virtual schools

07.12.2008
Mid Summer update -- Critics don't rest...and neither should we

04.26.2008
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: State official responds to misleading articles about public virtual schools

04.21.2008
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Charter supporters respond to misleading articles

04.11.2008
Coalition Spring Update: Legislative session good for charters and choice; critics attack again

03.17.2008
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: KPVI does segment on virtual learning

01.25.2008
Still time to register for the charter and choice summit
Event will feature Idaho teacher of the year, elected officials, friends of charters

01.21.2008
REGISTER TODAY FOR THE ANNUAL CHOICE AND CHARTER SUMMIT ON JANUARY 29

12.21.2007
Annual Charter School Summit Scheduled

11.13.2007
November newsletter

09.27.2007
Coalition Fall Update

09.14.2007
In case you missed it....

04.2.2007
Nothing Gained, Nothing Lost for Idaho's Charter Schools

02.19.2007
February Legislative Update - Share your perspectives on extra curricular activities fees

02.12.2007
Idaho Public Charter School Day at the Legislature
Please try to attend!!

01.7.2007
There's still time to register for the Charter Schools Summit

12.22.2006
2007 Public Charter School Summit Set for January 10
The fourth annual gathering of public charter school advocates

12.11.2006
Get to know legislative leaders!!

11.2.2006
ID Charter Coalition News Update

10.31.2006
A week from today...
Get informed -- and vote!

10.30.2006
NEWS RELEASE: General Election Candidate Information Available On Charter School Families Website

10.27.2006
Watch important debates online

10.23.2006
ID Charter Coalition October Update
Check out updated candidate survey

09.25.2006
Coalition Fall Update

05.22.2006
Don't Forget to Vote Tuesday, May 23rd!
Coalition Voter Guide Now Available

03.21.2006
Legislative Update
HB768 Fails on House Floor

03.11.2006
HB 625 TO BE HEARD MONDAY (3/13)
Legislation impacts Idaho's virtual public charter schools

03.1.2006
SB 1378 Fails to Pass Senate Education Committee

03.1.2006
Your Invited to Attend...
ICSN Hosts Charter School Board Retreats

02.27.2006
* ACTION ALERT * Your support needed!
SB1378 to be heard in Senate Education on 2/28

02.16.2006
CHARTER SCHOOL DAY A SUCCESS
Coalition Update

02.11.2006
2006 Idaho Charter School Day at the Legislature
You're Cordially Invited To Attend....

02.7.2006
Coalition Update
A look at what's happening this week at the Capitol

Articles and News
05.14.2008
Virtual schools see strong growth, calls for more oversight
Half of courses in Grades 9 to 12 will be delivered online by 2019, predicts a new report.

04.13.2008
Letter to the editor: Virtual charter school article, editorial were off base

04.11.2008
Twin Falls Times-News Letter: Letter to Editor: Public money doesn't 'disappear' from charters

04.6.2008
Twin Falls Times News: Online charter schools are growing, while state drops oversight suggestions

02.24.2008
More students moving to virtual academies, private schools

02.23.2008
First Lady Brings Storytelling to the Internet

09.25.2007
Unchartered waters

09.14.2007
TV Report: Virtual schools gain in popularity

04.13.2007
Letter to the Editor: Multiple choices available for schooling kids

12.11.2006
Get to know your legislative leaders

05.19.2006
Coalition Releases 2006 Primary Voter Guide
Primary Election is May 23rd!

03.21.2006
HB 768 Fails in the House of Representatives
Legislation would have negatively impacted Idaho's charter schools

03.11.2006
HB 625 TO BE HEARD MONDAY (3/13)
Legislation impacts Idaho's virtual public charter schools

03.1.2006
SB 1378 Fails to Pass Senate Education Committee
Measure fails on 4 to 5 vote

02.16.2006
Charter School Day a Success

02.11.2006
2006 Charter School Day at the Legislature
You are Cordially Invited to Attend...

02.11.2006
Letters of Support for Idaho's Public Charter Schools
Families respond to article on IDVA and recent editorial attack on charter schools

02.8.2006
February 8, 2006 Parent Update

01.20.2006
Letter to the Editor: Virtual school works

12.16.2005
PARENTS, SCHOOL LEADERS, ADVOCATES MEET FOR 2005 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL SUMMIT

11.10.2005
2005 Parent Update

11.10.2005
Coalition Fall Update

06.23.2005
Summer School Goes to the Beach : Virtual classes give high school kids flexibility

02.10.2005
Legislative Update

02.1.2005
Legislative Update

01.27.2005
The First Anti-Public Charter School Bill Fails in Senate Committee

01.25.2005
Legislative Update

01.5.2005
Idaho Public Charter School Summit Reminder

12.21.2004
Legislative Update

12.16.2004
Other charter resources

10.29.2004
2004 Voter Guide

10.29.2004
Legislative Update

10.26.2004
Coalition of Idaho Charter School Families Back-to-School Update

10.14.2004
TESTIMONY GIVEN TO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGARDING PROPROSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL RULES

05.18.2004
Primary Election Voter Guide

05.17.2004
COALITION ANNOUNCES VOTER GUIDE RESULTS
Legislative Candidates in Districts Across the State Highlighted

05.7.2004
Senate Resolution

05.7.2004
House Resolution

05.5.2004
CELEBRATING CHOICE
Coalition Marks National Charter School Week with Candidate Questionnaire

04.30.2004
National Charter Schools Week, 2004
By the President of the United States of America: A Proclamation

04.2.2004
Kempthorne signs charter school reform bills
Measure also bails out Idaho Virtual Academy

03.29.2004
Charter school fallout: the winners and losers
School districts lose a say, parents gain one

03.21.2004
Senate approves charter school bill

03.20.2004
LEGISLATIVE SESSION ENDS WITH PASSAGE OF SWEEPING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL REFORM PACKAGE
Senate overwhelmingly passes SB1444 supporting innovation in education and parental choice

03.17.2004
COALITION PRAISES BOISE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SUPPORTING INNOVATIONS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION

03.15.2004
Charter School Students Surpass Traditional Public School Students in Overall Achievement Growth

03.12.2004
Coalition Launches Statewide Radio Campaign Supporting Governor's Public Charter School Legislation
Coalition Leaders Thank Governor Kempthorne, JFAC for Support;

03.12.2004
Radio Ad #1

03.12.2004
Radio Ad #2

02.25.2004
1,000 rally for charter law revision
Legislation could resolve issues for local schools

02.25.2004
Governor reels out charter-school legislation

02.24.2004
Charter school supporters demand legislative support

02.24.2004
Public Charter School Families, Supporters Rally on Capitol Steps, Tell Lawmakers
Parents Announce Creation of New Coalition Representing more than 25,000 Families, Teachers, Supporters Across the State; Coalition Kick-Offs Public Charter School Ad Campaign Statewide Today

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