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Great to see Idaho charter school leadership represented in broader conversations around education.

In a recent episode of The Ranch podcast, Steve Lambert, Executive Director of American Classical Schools of Idaho, shares insight into classical education, leadership, and what it takes to build strong, values-driven school models.

Well worth the listen:

The Ranch Podcast 1 like. "American Classical Schools in Idaho with Stephen Lambert"

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

Her work on the Idaho AgriTech Academy was recently featured in Idaho Education News as the school received approval from the Charter Commission.

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

Growing Something New: Idaho’s AgriTech Academy - BLUUM Kelly Trudeau joined a group of parents trying to open a K-12 charter school called Compass in Meridian, Idaho more than 20 years ago, with no intention of ever becoming an administrator. She was a school counselor whose own children attended a charter school in nearby Nampa, and she joined the grou...

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.

In the conversation, Terry highlights a clear trend: more Idaho families are actively seeking out high-quality public-school options that best meet their children’s needs. This growing demand is fueling the expansion of public charter schools and other forms of school choice across the state.

Listen to the full episode here:

Why School Choice Is Growing in Idaho with Terry Ryan, CEO of BLUUM | Ever Onward - Ep. 119 Podcast Episode · Ever Onward Podcast · April 6 · 57m

At Bluum, we believe strong schools start with strong leaders. 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, whose strong leadership and extensive background in education make him a natural fit for the American Classical Schools of Idaho model.

Phillip Schwenk Has Opened Schools Across America. Rural Idaho May Be His Greatest Challenge Yet. - BLUUM Kelly Trudeau joined a group of parents trying to open a K-12 charter school called Compass in Meridian, Idaho more than 20 years ago, with no intention of ever becoming an administrator. She was a school counselor whose own children attended a charter school in nearby Nampa, and she joined the grou...