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As Nanette Merrill completes her first year as the Executive Director for the @IdahoCharters, she reflects on her experience so far serving all public charter schools throughout the Gem State. bluum.org/merrills-first…

Are Idaho students being tested twice for the same outcomes? In a new @educationgadfly piece, Terry Ryan and Duncan Robb explore how assessment requirements may be creating unnecessary duplication and what it means for educators and students. fordhaminstitute.org/national/comme…

NCSC26 brings together educators, leaders, and advocates to focus on what’s happening now across the charter movement. Advance registration ends April 20. conference.publiccharters.org/2026/registrat…

Idaho has a great opportunity to empower high-quality public charter schools. Innovation, flexibility, and accountability can unlock a brighter future for students and families. idahoednews.org/voices/idahos-…

@JebBush We greatly appreciate the support here!

As Kelly Trudeau prepares to retire from Compass Public Charter School, she leaves behind an incredible legacy - growing the school from a small church building to a thriving 1,300-student K–12 campus. bluum.org/kelly-trudeau-…

Earned autonomy: a proven approach where high-performing charter schools gain flexibility to innovate with staffing and compensation—backed by rigorous accountability for results. Here's how #Idaho can lead the way ⤵️ @BluumOrg idahoednews.org/voices/idahos-…

Idaho’s public charter schools were built to innovate, but too often they’re stuck in rigid systems. Real progress = flexibility + accountability, not just larger budgets. @ExcelinEd @idahoednews idahoednews.org/voices/idahos-…

Quality schools most often start with quality authorizing. ✅ At Bluum’s Annual Legislative Dinner this month, Jim Goenner (CEO, @quality_schools) explains what strong authorizers do and why it matters for Idaho students and families. @IdDeptOfEd

Over $5 million in federal funds were awarded to four Idaho public charter schools last week. idahoednews.org/news/four-idah…

The first merger of two public charter schools in the Gem State isn't just a milestone to be shared- it's a story of collaboration, growth, and valuable lessons for the future. bluum.org/north-star-rol…

Today, Bluum released Idaho Education by the Numbers, 2025 Edition. We hope it make it easier for Idahoans to access and use education data in their decision making, no matter what their role in education might be. bluum.org/idaho-educatio…

Financing and building quality public charter school facilities is one of the biggest challenges in education. 10years.bluum.org/theme-7/

While Bluum’s primary mission focuses on transforming education in Idaho, its influence has increasingly extended well beyond state borders. 10years.bluum.org/theme-5/

@ExcelinEd Thanks so much, @ExcelinEd!

Celebrating 10 years of transforming education in Idaho! @BluumOrg has been essential to this journey—shaping schools, empowering leaders and driving innovation. Check out the full report highlighting a decade of impact: 10years.bluum.org

In the world of public education, innovative ideas often wither without sustainable funding. Read more about how Bluum serves as a funding intermediary here: 10years.bluum.org/theme-3/

Joe Albertson “believed in the importance of leadership and in results.” These ideas flow through Bluum’s work. Learn how Bluum invests in leaders, not just schools. 10years.bluum.org/theme-2/

Thanks, @ExcelinEd, for letting Terry Ryan share the story.

Thank you, @idahoednews, for being such a wonderful partner over the years! idahoednews.org/news/idaho-bas…

Bluum is 10! While 65% of startups fail in their first decade, we’ve built something lasting—thanks to the extraordinary partnership of the J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation. Their vision + belief made this milestone possible. 👉 10years.bluum.org