by Bluum Admin | Apr 10, 2017 | Innovative Ideas, Partner School News, School Models
by Andrew Reed, Idaho Ed News Brad Petersen never considered a career in teaching — not as a child, not in high school and not in college. He was geared to embark on a law career, but detoured to a path in education. He’s now creating his dream school. “I’m committed...
by Bluum Admin | Mar 21, 2017 | Innovative Ideas, School Models
by Wendy Sand, Guest Contributor Innovation is in high demand. Consumers expect it of businesses. Businesses seek it out in their employees. And as we raise and cultivate the next generation of thinkers, it makes sense that we should also demand it of our educational...
by Bluum Admin | Nov 14, 2016 | In The News
This post first appeared on Idaho Education News | By Anthony Warn We in Idaho hear a lot about low test scores, go-on rates that are in reverse, debates about school funding formulas, and too many students unprepared for college and career. That’s why news about...
by Bluum Admin | Apr 4, 2016 | In The News, Innovative Ideas
This Post First Appeared In Idaho Education News and The Idaho Statesman| By Terry Ryan New money was the big education story coming out of this year’s legislative session in Boise. Over the next year public schools will see a $109 million increase in state funding....
by Bluum Admin | Mar 22, 2016 | Innovative Ideas
By Angel Gonzalez Earlier this month, our team wrote a piece to celebrate International Women’s Day and acknowledge the women who work in Idaho’s education system. We thanked the many women who champion innovative ideas in education and celebrated women principals...