Two Idaho charters reshape enrollments through ‘weighted’ lotteries

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Charter school used weighted lottery. Gem Prep Meridian Director of Development Shay Angelo said her school’s lottery was weighted only for students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals, a metric of student poverty. Students whose households meet federal income requirements for the benefit, or who qualify for other food-assistance programs, received weighted preference.

Idaho Ed News | Published: 12/31/2021 | Author: Devin Bodkin |