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Gem Prep schools at the top for reading proficiency

Gem Prep schools at the top for reading proficiency

Top achievers: Two Gem Prep schools rank at the top 10 districts and charters for reading proficiency based on the spring 2022 IRI scores. Idaho Ed News | Published: 07/06/2022 | Author: Kevin Richert | Full Article ...
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Statewide virtual school launches small group learning societies

Statewide virtual school launches small group learning societies

Students grades K-5 across the state of Idaho can now enroll in Gem Prep: Online and join a one-of-a-kind educational experience called a Learning Society. Instead of taking their online classes at home they will join other students in one centralized location in their community such as a church, rec center or another family’s home. Forbes | Published: 06/13/2022 | ...
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Three Pocatello students represent Idaho in national history competition

Three Pocatello students represent Idaho in national history competition

Three local eighth graders will represent Idaho at the National History Day competition, which will be hosted virtually. Lydia Knapp, Carter Johnson and Isaac Robinson — all students at Gem Prep Charter School in Chubbuck — spent all year engaged in a program that focuses on historical research, interpretation and creative expression. Idaho State Journal | Published: 05/17/2022 | Author: ...
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Charter school sets course for Federation Point

Charter school sets course for Federation Point

Gem Prep is in the planning stages of building a two-story school building for K-12 public charter school at the corner of Washington Street and Federation Point on a property being developed by Hepworth Family Landholdings in north Twin Falls. Big Country News, Magic Valley | Published: 05/03/2022 | Author: Lorien Nettleton | Full Article ...
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Twin Falls City Council approves use of lot for new school

Twin Falls City Council approves use of lot for new school

The city council unanimously approved the property to be zoned for a private or public school. A new Twin Falls school is one step closer to reality as city council unanimously approves allowing the intended site to be used for a private or public school. KMTV 11 | Published: 05/03/2022 | Author: Candice Hare | Full Article ...
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Free K-12 charter school to open in Twin Falls

Free K-12 charter school to open in Twin Falls

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KIVI 6) — There are plans to bring a free K-12 public charter school to the families of Twin Falls in August 2023. The school will be part of the network of Gem Prep charter schools across Idaho. KIVI | Published: 04/27/2022 | Author: Isabella Bright | Full Article ...
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New charter school coming to Twin Falls

New charter school coming to Twin Falls

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMTV/KSTV) — With brick and mortar locations in Pocatello, Meridian, and Nampa, in addition to a statewide virtual academy, Gem Prep are paving the path towards becoming educational leaders in Southern Idaho. KMTV 11 | Published: 04/15/2022 | Author: Candice Hare | Full Article ...
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Children over brick and mortar – maximizing facility financing solutions to better serve students

Children over brick and mortar – maximizing facility financing solutions to better serve students

The growing Gem Prep network of charter schools closed on the refinance of three of its campuses in early February – Gem Prep Nampa, Gem Prep Meridian North and Gem Prep Pocatello. The network is saving a total of $248,000 per year on its payments as a result of these transactions. Idaho Business Review | Published: 04/12/2022 | Author: Staff ...
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