Partner Schools
Bluum works closely with the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation to seek out, vet and support high-performing schools that are committed and capable of expanding their efforts in Idaho. These innovative school models include current Idaho-based charters and private schools that have proven themselves academically and operationally, have established student wait lists, and demonstrate excellence in their performance.
We also work to recruit top charter management organizations to Idaho, especially those committed to serving minority and at-risk students.
Finally, Bluum will provide support to school district improvement efforts that offer the possibility of transformative change for how learning and instruction are made available to students.
Partners below are receiving grant support directly from Bluum, or from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation on the recommendation of Bluum. Some have also earned funds from the competitive Communities of Excellence Federal Charter Schools Program grant, managed by Bluum.
Through Bluum’s leadership fellowship, I’ve received technical support in finance, facilities, federal programs and many other facets of charter school management. These resources are critical in helping me plan the steps needed to grow Answer.
HEATHER DENNIS, Organizational Director
Anser Charter School
I have a deep passion for supporting adults in their development, especially teachers, so being in a leadership role felt like a great fit.
AMANDA COX, Founder and Principal
Future Public School
When I learned there was a significant partner like Bluum involved, it [becoming a Bluum fellow] was a no-brainer. If every state had a Bluum, the charter school movement would explode.
STEPHEN LAMBERT, Founder and Executive Director
Treasure Valley Classical
Bluum is interested in one main thing: They are trying to provide the best educational platform for any given kid because they want to produce exactly what district-run public schools want to produce: students who can become contributing members of our society.
DEBBIE CRITCHFIELD, Idaho State Superintendent
Bluum has an attitude of ‘let’s influence change through positivity’ and funding the right things, rather than approaching everything through a political lens.
NINA REES, President and CEO
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
The biggest gift is the gift of time. What it [the Bluum fellowship] has done is make the program so much stronger than it would have been if we’d done it as a second, nighttime job.
MONICA WHITE, Founder and CEO
Elevate Academy
This school is here for the sake of our students’ next steps. Even though there is learning in these walls, we work at how they can take this knowledge and apply it outside.
BRETT WILLIAMS, Career Placement Coordinator
Elevate Academy
Alturas Preparatory Academy is an International Baccalaureate multi-age public charter school, opened in 2021, serving grades 6-12 in Idaho Falls, ID.
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Alturas International Academy is an International Baccalaureate multi-age public charter school, opened in 2016, serving grades K-5 in Idaho Falls, ID.
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Anser Charter School is an EL Education public charter school, opened in 1998, serving grades K-9 in Garden City, ID.
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Cardinal Academy is an alternative public charter school for pregnant and parenting teens, opened in 2021, serving grades 9-12 in Boise, ID.
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Compass Public Charter School is a college-prep public charter school, opened in 2005, serving grades K-12 in Meridian, ID.
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Elevate Academy is an alternative CTE public charter school, opened in 2019, serving grades 6-12 in Caldwell, ID.
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Elevate Academy Nampa is an alternative CTE public charter school, opened in 2022, serving grades 6-12 in Nampa, ID.
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Elevate Academy North is an alternative CTE public charter school, opened in 2022, serving grades 6-12 in Post Falls, ID.
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Elevate Academy East Idaho is an alternative CTE public charter school, opening in 2024, serving grades 6-12 Idaho Falls, ID.
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Forge International School is an International Baccalaureate public charter school, opened in 2019, serving grades K-8 in Middleton, ID.
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Future, opened in 2018, is a free charter school focusing on equity, inclusivity, and holistic education serving grades K-6 in Garden City, ID.
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Gem Prep: Meridian is a college-prep, tech-enabled public charter school, opened in 2016, serving grades K-10 in Meridian, ID.
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Gem Prep: Meridian North is a college-prep, tech-enabled public charter school, opened in 2016, serving grades K-12 in Meridian, ID.
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Gem Prep: Meridian is a college-prep, tech-enabled public charter school, opened in 2022, serving grades K-12 in Meridian, ID.
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Gem Prep: Nampa is a college-prep, tech-enabled public charter school, opened in 2016, serving grades K-10 in Nampa, ID.
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Gem Prep: Pocatello is a college-prep, tech-enabled public charter school, opened in 2014, serving grades K-10 in Pocatello, ID.
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Gem Prep: Twin Falls is a college-prep, tech-enabled public charter school, opening in 2023, serving grades K-12 in Twin Falls, ID.
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Idaho Arts Charter School is an arts-focused public charter school, opened in 2005, serving grades K-12 in Nampa, ID.
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Island Park Charter School is a multi-age learning public charter school, opened in 2020, serving grades K-4 in Island Park, ID.
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MOSAICS Public School is a STEAM public charter school, opened in 2020, serving grades K-8 in Caldwell, ID.
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North Idaho STEM Charter Academy is a STEM public charter school, opened in 2012, serving grades K-12 in Rathdrum, ID.
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Pathways in Education Idaho is an alternative, blended-learning public charter school, opened in 2017, serving grades 9-12 in Nampa, ID.
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RISE Charter School is a project-based learning public charter school, opened in 2021, serving grades 4-8 in Kimberly, ID.
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Sage International School is an International Baccalaureate public charter school, opened in 2010, serving grades K- 12 in Boise, ID.
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St. Ignatius Catholic School is a STREAM private parochial school opened in 2017, serving grades PK-8 in Meridian, ID.
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Treasure Valley Classical Academy is a classical public charter school, opened in 2019, serving grades K-12 in Fruitland, ID.
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Treasure Valley Leadership Academy is a project-based learning district innovation school, opened in 2017, serving grades 9-12 in Nampa, ID.
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Upper Carmen Charter School is a multi-age learning public charter school, opened in 2005, serving grades K-3 in Upper Carmen, ID.
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Connor Academy is a Harbor Method public charter school, opened in 2006, serving grades PK-8 in Chubbuck, ID.
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Doral Academy is an arts-focused public charter school, opened in 2020, serving grades K-8 in Meridian, ID.
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Fernwaters Charter School is a multi-age learning public charter school, opened in 2018, serving grades 4-8 in Salmon, ID.
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Hayden Canyon Charter School is an EL Education public charter school, opened in 2015, serving grades K-8 in Hayden, ID.
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Pinecrest Academy is a STEM-focused public charter school, opened in 2020, serving grades K-8 in Twin Falls, ID.
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Mountain Community School is a place-based learning public charter school, opened in 2022, serving grades K-8 in McCall, ID.
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White Pine Charter School is a STEM-focused public charter school, opened in 2000, serving grades K-10 in Ammon, ID.
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