To accelerate opportunities in Idaho, we invest in partners that share our vision for innovative solutions that produce results. From partnerships to initiatives, these collaborations seek to empower individuals, strengthen communities, and lead the way for all Idahoans.
Project Inclusive at Pavlis Park: Southwest Idaho’s First Adaptive Mountain Bike Trail System
In the expansive foothills of Eagle amid the Avimor housing development, a quiet revolution in outdoor access began unfolding last spring. Led by the Southwest Idaho Mountain Biking Association (SWIMBA), Project Inclusive broke ground on the area’s first adaptive mountain bike trail system, named in honor of Kevin A. Pavlis, a coach and champion for adaptive athletes.
FORGED Together: How the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse Builds More Than Muscle
“This is about so much more than just being strong in the gym,” says Anna Woodring, Director of Human Performance at the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse. “It’s about building community, developing new skills, and then continuing on afterward with these habits - and even friendships - that have been built.”
In the Classroom and Beyond: How Sage International School Nurtures Global Citizens
From humble beginnings holding classes with a handful of students in a local park, to serving over 1,000 students on their campus on Parkcenter Blvd in the heart of Boise, Sage International School has crafted a rare learning opportunity in Idaho, one that is replicated in only a handful of other schools in the world.
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.”
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.
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
THE J.A. AND KATHRYN ALBERTSON FAMILY FOUNDATION HAS GRANTED OVER $860 MILLION TO ACCELERATE OPPORTUNITIES IN IDAHO COMMUNITIES.
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.
Celebrating The Fieldhouse’s First Year of Operation
The Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse recently celebrated its first anniversary, marking one year of transformative recreation, collaboration, and community building for Idaho veterans and athletes with physical disabilities. Designed as the...
Beyond City Limits: Expanding Rural Education Opportunities in Idaho
While he doesn’t have a cape or a magic wand, when Mike Caldwell walks into an Idaho charter school, his superhero-like presence is welcomed. Overwhelmed school leaders who may feel...
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.