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Let’s Celebrate 2,274 New Learning Opportunities

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July 25, 2019

Mark your calendars to help us celebrate the opening of three unique schools, the expansion of two more, and the 2,274 new educational opportunities they represent for the children and families in their communities. Elevate Academy Idaho New School Fellows Matt Strong & Monica White have spent nearly two years building Elevate Academy, which will train and create a pipeline…

400 Attendees, 40 Schools & Community Partners Celebrate Choice in Education

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February 5, 2019

All kids deserve a school that works for them. That’s why we brought together a variety of schools of all types to help families learn about their options for the 2019-2020 school year. The event was one of 240 separate events held across the Gem State to celebrate National School Choice Week. There were drawings, student performances, music, and a…

New Ideas for a New Era of Public Education In Idaho – Discussion with Dr. Paul T. Hill

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February 4, 2019

In late January, Idaho law- and policy-makers and education stakeholders joined Bluum for a special dinner and discussion about new ideas for a new era of public education in Idaho. After Terry Ryan welcomed our distinguished guests, Idaho Charter School Network‘s President, Bill Russel, took a moment to present two lawmakers with the Champions for Charters Award. Sen. Lori Den…

Free School Booth at Family School Fair – January 24, 2019

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November 28, 2018

All kids deserve a school that works for them. That’s why we’re bringing together educators, who are collectively focused on helping children reach their fullest potential, to empower families to find learning options that best fit each unique child’s needs. Families will visit Idaho’s excellent schools under one roof during our FREE School Fair & Celebration at The Galaxy Event…

Family School Fair – January 24, 2019

November 28, 2018

All kids deserve a school that works for them. Learn about your options for the 2019-2020 school year and empower your student to find the school that best fits their interests and needs. Visit Idaho’s excellent schools under one roof during our School Fair & Celebration at The Galaxy Event Center at Wahooz on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 4:00-8:00…

Idaho New School Fellows break ground in Caldwell

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November 14, 2018

by Kristen McCarver Cars lined both sides of Chicago Avenue in Caldwell on a clear, warm, autumn day, and a growing crowd gathered near an excavator in the dirt lot that is the new home of Elevate Academy. Parents, future students, business partners, and even Caldwell’s Mayor, Garrett Nancolas, helped Elevate Academy break ground for their new facility (which will…

School Open House, Big Success

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October 9, 2018

by Shay Angelo NAMPA, Idaho, October 2018: Gem Prep: Nampa held an open-house ceremony this month to celebrate the opening of their new school building located at 310 W. Iowa Avenue, Nampa, Idaho. The school community along with local business and education leaders attended the celebration. Students played an integral part in the ribbon cutting ceremony and festivities. A highlight of the…

Innovation in American Education – Discussion with Checker Finn

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February 23, 2018

Idaho lawmakers, policymakers, school leaders, and education stakeholders joined Bluum for a special dinner presentation about the improvements and ongoing challenges in education over the last quarter-century and what the future holds for students in Idaho and the nation. Our goal was to stimulate discussion around the challenges of the past, the lessons learned from across the country in school improvement…

National School Choice Week Celebration

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January 15, 2018

Held every January, National School Choice Week is an independent, non-partisan public awareness effort designed to shine a positive spotlight on effective education options for every child. From 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, supporters of school choice will come together in the first-floor Rotunda at the Idaho State Capitol to celebrate School Choice Week in Idaho on Thursday, January 25.…

The Future of School Choice in Idaho

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April 20, 2017

This week, our CEO Terry was invited to lead a discussion about the future of school choice and public education in the state of Idaho as part of the NNU/KBOI670 Business Breakfast. We are grateful for the opportunity to have had an engaging discussion with an audience who is invested in the future of school choice for students in our…