Branden Durst – the former Democratic state legislator-turned-Republican, 2022 GOP primary candidate for state superintendent and briefly the superintendent of the West Bonner School District - is eager to promote his recently approved sports-focused charter school around the Treasure Valley.

"Previously, the charter school law required charter schools to get support from the school districts in their attendance area before filing the petition," Durst told the Idaho Press. "That has gone away, which is a good thing, but there was absolutely wisdom in opening a collaborative dialogue with the other schools in your area."

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