Bluum

A non-profit organization that supports and advocates for public charter schools in the state of Idaho.

[Bluum @BluumOrg]

Today, we're excited to launch "The 7 Values That Bind Idaho’s Charter Schools"—a new video series highlighting the core principles that unite Idaho’s public charter schools.
https://t.co/o8fK5bjAjU

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Under the leadership of Celeste Bolin, One Stone's innovative model could soon become a public charter school open to all Idaho families.

https://t.co/gnDOGRnKm9

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A thoughtful (and timely) conversation on one of the biggest questions in education right now: who should shape what students learn?
https://t.co/JRdKuCzxJa

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Idaho charter leader Steve Lambert shares on The Ranch podcast about classical education & building values-driven schools: https://t.co/bkjv9ExC7w

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Bluum Fellow Sue Lux is helping bring an innovative vision for agricultural education to life in Idaho.

Today, we’re proud to share her story and the journey behind this milestone.

https://t.co/OgeFLVtSzs

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Bluum’s CEO, Terry Ryan, was recently featured on the Ever Onward podcast, where he shared insights on the rapid expansion of educational options across Idaho and what it means for families. https://t.co/Eduq0rgl23

[Bluum @BluumOrg]

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be highlighting four fellows who are working to bring new, high-quality public charter schools to Idaho. First up is Phillip Schwenk, who is working closely with our friends at ACS-I.
https://t.co/kxYnPgo40y

[Bluum @BluumOrg]

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.

https://t.co/IXiAyXO9O9

[Bluum @BluumOrg]

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.

https://t.co/vTsVWA4gDg

[Bluum @BluumOrg]

NCSC26 brings together educators, leaders, and advocates to focus on what’s happening now across the charter movement.

Advance registration ends April 20.

https://t.co/uLsSIVZjZj

[Jeb Bush @JebBush]

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.
https://t.co/XwSzQsVVWK

[Bluum @BluumOrg]

@JebBush We greatly appreciate the support here!

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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.

https://t.co/717LOz0mrv

[ExcelinEd in Action @ExcelinAction]

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 https://t.co/uHD9apjlBb

[Bluum @BluumOrg]

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

https://t.co/QQzLEZaSM0

[Bluum @BluumOrg]

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.

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Over $5 million in federal funds were awarded to four Idaho public charter schools last week.

https://t.co/aY4Bn6sgjn

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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.

https://t.co/pmPR7i9a3Y

[Bluum @BluumOrg]

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.

https://t.co/31nY26VqgU

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Financing and building quality public charter school facilities is one of the biggest challenges in education.

https://t.co/dy3NwyP1dM