Ybarra Backs Public Ed, Alernatives

Charter school students, parents and supporters rally on the statehouse steps on Tuesday. (Eye on Boise photo: Betsy Russell)

More than 500 people, including hundreds of Idaho charter school students wearing bright-yellow fleece scarves, gathered on the state Capitol steps today for a rally celebration National School Choice Week, and state schools Superintendent Sherri Ybarra offered supportive words. “Instead of pitting charter schools and traditional schools against one another … we must instead build a bridge of communication to one another so that we can take the best from each educational option and create successful, effective options for all”/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here.

Question: Do you have problems with alternative school choices in Idaho?