One year of transformative recreation, collaboration, and community building for Idaho veterans and athletes with physical disabilities.
We are committed to making Idaho an exemplary model for innovative learning, a destination for accessible world-class recreation, and the most desirable state for life after the military.
Read The Alturas Advantage: Structure, Collaboration, and Leadership in Action
At Alturas International Academies in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the sights and sounds of learning are everywhere - from how the students collaborate with each other to solve real-world problems, how peer groups mentor each other in learning, and even how their classrooms are meticulously organized. As Michelle Ball, Alturas founder and Executive Director puts it, “Great schools are built on systems, with kindness and discipline as key attributes.”
Read Building Community and Transforming Lives for Idaho’s Military Families
One of Idaho’s greatest strengths lies in its veteran community and their families. But before Mission43 was launched in 2016, there wasn’t a dedicated place to support and challenge this group as they transitioned from their military careers to civilian life.
Read Leaders and Educators Transforming Idaho’s Future
Recognizing that exceptional schools are built on the foundation of remarkable leaders, Bluum works to cultivate and support visionary school leaders who wish to transform the way we approach learning in Idaho
Read Breaking Barriers and Advancing Accessible Mountain Biking in Idaho
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) hosted a first-of-its-kind mountain bike clinic this year, where product designer and NYU Shanghai professor Noel Joyce helped CAF members build a custom adaptive mountain bike in under 48 hours.