Our Beliefs

• We Believe that the Foundation should stay focused on Idaho students and what’s best for them.
  
• We Believe that relevant data and information in the hands of citizens and policymakers is key to continuous improvement of learning in Idaho.
  
• We Believe that every Idahoan deserves high quality educational choices to fit their needs.
  
• We Believe that the Foundation should be a credible, useful source of information for educational stakeholders and a catalyst for change and improvement.
  
• We Believe that beginning with the end goal in mind should drive Foundation program decisions.
  
• We Believe that, regardless of anyone’s definition of the purpose of education, all Idaho students need at a minimum, an education that prepares them for college or 21st Century careers.
  
• We Believe strong leadership, stakeholder involvement, quality instruction and accountability can be more effective than money in improving educational performance.