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Innovative Learning

Idaho as an exemplary model for innovative learning

We believe that learning can happen anywhere. We provide access to opportunities where all Idahoans can realize their full potential and thrive in today’s world.  By growing high performing, fiscally responsible education models and exploring new and innovative approaches to learning, Idaho can become a model for quality education and make a significant difference for Idaho’s kids.

Impact

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High-performing schools impacting communities throughout Idaho

13,500

New school seats created for Idaho kids

32

New school fellowships awarded to talented educational leaders in Idaho

Innovative Learning Stories
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.”

Idaho EdNews: Over a Decade of Dedicated Journalism Benefiting Idaho Students

In the last decade, due to their commitment to credible, consistent education journalism, EdNews has built a national reputation as the go-to source for information about Idaho schools. They have also gained a reputation for rigorous reporting that delves into current issues and policy decisions, something their readers appreciate and have come to expect.