Some Idahoans see public virtual schools as a great alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar schools.

Others worry about their lack of oversight and the drain on the public school budget.

This week, Katie and Alexis unpack these opinions, as well as the 2026 legislative debates.

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Last year, the legislature passed a bill that allows public money to be used for private schools/homeschooling. In this episode, Katie and Alexis explain what that means for you and your family, and help unpack the many voices and opinions around this legislation.

Legislators have already debated Idaho's increasingly dated funding formula this session. In this week's podcast, Katie and Alexis explore that formula, how it's led to a $100 million gap for special education, and how that gap can affect all kids.

In this week's second podcast of Education: Unpacked the moms discuss Idaho's "budget deficit" and what the funding gap could mean for education.

This week the Idaho moms talk about navigating the Legislature and ways you can engage.