Idaho Press Front Page: School Choice Advocates Gather at State Capitol

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BOISE — Last year, Marilyn Villagomez thought she would drop out of school.

“At my previous school, I constantly avoided going to class,” Villagomez said. “I did not feel that the teachers cared about us. It was so big, there were so many students, it was almost impossible to make a connection with any of my teachers.”

But Villagomez got a call one day asking her if she would like to take a tour of Elevate Academy, a year-round career technical charter school. She agreed, and it changed her life, she said.

Now a senior, Villagomez has attended the school for less than a year and said she has been given opportunities to learn about careers in her community through field trips, and to visit colleges she is interested in attending. Read full article at the Idaho Press here.

Virtual School Emergency Funding in Jeopardy

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Virtual School Funding in Jeopardy! They stepped in during the pandemic when schools closed. They hired hundreds of teachers. They helped thousands of Idaho students maintain an uninterrupted education during the pandemic. Now, lawmakers want to fund them millions less than they are supposed to. Send lawmakers an email with this tool we setup for you to tell them why your virtual school worked for you.

Your voice is needed now: If emergency funding bill HB 22 does not pass, they will have to cut enrollment and layoff teachers.

Email now here.

or call: 208-334-3531, 208-332-1355, or 208-332-1349 and tell them why your virtual school needs their support!

Follow the status of HB 22 here.

Here’s an article in Idaho Ed News explaining the situation and the emergency bill.

Prizes Announced for School Choice Week Events

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Today the CSF announced some of the prizes to be awarded to those who pre-register to participate in the events January 24-29th to celebrate National School Choice Week in Idaho.

You can pre-register here for any of the events.

Must be pre-registered and participate in the event to be eligible for prizes

  • One prize raffle entry per email address registered. 



Multi-Book Library Booster Pack from ChildrensBookstore.com your source for online book fair fundraising! $300 Value 

Reed’s Dairy Classroom Ice Cream Party for up to 30

Pizza Party for a Classroom of 30! $150 Value

A book from Childrensbookstore.com your source for online book fair fundraising!

Annual subscription from ReaderZone.com for up to 100 Readers

Big Al’s Amusement Center- Prize Package is 4 Games of Bowling and 4 Game On Passes (30 mins of unlimited arcade play)

Dutch Bros Gift Card

Cold Stone Creamery Gift Card

Subway Gift Card

Movie Theater Tickets

Altitude Trampoline Park- 3 family packs (Family pack= 4 jumpers for 1 hour)

Children’s Museum of Idaho- 4 passes

30 Second Dance Party Button (Click to watch how it works!)

Amazon Gift Card

X Box Gift Card

Playstation Gift Card

Commemorative poster of your choice from Idaho State Parks and Recreation


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Idaho CSF Announces Panelists for Virtual Discussion Celebrating School Choice Week

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Idaho CSF today announced confirmed panelists for the virtual panel in celebration of School Choice Week. The panel includes special guest Andrew Campanella, President of National School Choice Week. Taking place on January 27th, 2021 at 10 AM - 12 PM Mountain, the panel includes representitives from an array of education options in Idaho. As a leader in the school choice movement, the Coalition of Idaho Charter School Families advocates for a parents right to choose the best education fit for their child. This includes traditional school, charter school, virtual school, home school, magnet schools and more!

Great prizes will be given away so be sure to register and attend the panel to be entered to win! RSVP Here.

Celebrating all School Choices in Idaho

Virtual Panel: Wed, Jan 27, 10AM-12PM Mountain

Welcome from Andrew Campanella, President, National School Choice Week: Celebrating all school choice options

Tom LeClaire, Coalition of Idaho Charter School Families: Welcome message and explains mission of CSF and how to get involved.

Kelly Edginton, Administrator, Idaho Virtual Academy: How virtual charter schools have provided consistent education for thousands of students throughout the pandemic. Is a Virtual Charter School the best fit for your child?

Tillie Elvrum, Founder, Parent Support for Online Learning: Resources to support families participating in virtual or remote education. 

Charter School Rep: Joel Weaver, Director of School Programs, Chief Tahgee Charter School, Fort Hall, ID: How Charter Schools work and assessing if they are a good fit for your child.

Dr. Moore, Superintendent, Oneida School District: Our innovative programs support parents, students, and school choice 

Branden Durst, Former Idaho State Senator: Empowering Parents through legislative action

Nicole Christensen, Parent, Home School/Hybrid: How a parent can put together the perfect education for their child with resources here in Idaho.


Must be registered through Eventbrite and present for the virtual panel to be eligible for great prizes! RSVP Here on Eventbrite.