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Terry Ryan

@IDTerryRyan

CEO of Bluum and board chair for the Idaho Charter School Network, Veteran school reformer, Writer, Traveler & Father of two college age daughters

 Boise
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Joined November 2013
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NEW! @paulTbeach talked to Kristen McCarver from @BluumOrg (a Filling the Gap cohort participant) about the Empowering Parents microgrant program. bellwether.org/blog/filling-…
Filling the Gap to Assemble Supplemental Education Opportunities: A Bellwether Blog Q&A Series...

Filling the Gap to Assemble Supplemental Education Opportunities: A Bellwether Blog Q&A Series...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, students are facing greater academic, social, and emotional challenges than ever before. Schools can’t address these needs on their own — and families need...

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Congratulations to the families and children in West Virginia who will benefit from this court victory - bit.ly/3V4o7hT
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Idaho's public charter school sector has made steady gains for families and children over 25 years, but there is a lot left to do - bit.ly/3e7AYzj
CharterFolk Contributor Terry Ryan – Idaho’s Public Charter Schools at 25: The Best is Yet to Come...

CharterFolk Contributor Terry Ryan – Idaho’s Public Charter Schools at 25: The Best is Yet to Come...

Terry Ryan, CEO of Bluum and Board Chair of Idaho Charter School Network, highlights the evolution of charter schools in Idaho. Despite initial challenges, charter schools have gained operational...

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The power of school choice - "I chose Elevate because they care for you, want you to succeed not just in school but in everything, and will not give up on you, not even when you have given up on yourself." federationforchildren.org/vo…
Domionique Valenzuela

Domionique Valenzuela

Every student is different; not every student learns the same. I did well throughout most of elementary school. However, once I hit the fourth grade, everyone suddenly started progressing while I...

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Average starting apprenticeship wage for a welder in the US is $32 an hour. See what this great school is doing to help young people access CTE jobs - idahoednews.org/news/elevate…
Elevate students run their own businesses, and the community reaps the benefits

Elevate students run their own businesses, and the community reaps the benefits

“I’m so involved in my community and I’m involved in my school," said one student. "This is a great experience for me.”

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I'm usually a half full kind of guy but this really is alarming considering the nasty politics of our times - bit.ly/3B4Y6FW
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No one in the spring of 2020 during Covid restrictions would have thought Idaho's challenge would be allocating a $1 billion in surplus - bit.ly/3TFQDWr
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Idaho needs new approaches to keep up with its growing student population and public charter schools are part of the solution - bit.ly/3Q38uU4
Idaho needs to get creative to meet its school facilities’ challenge

Idaho needs to get creative to meet its school facilities’ challenge

As the stress of this student growth, matched by the inflationary pressures in building and rising interest rates, spreads across more and more of our communities we need to find creative ways to...

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Our kids, especially our neediest students, got seriously hurt by our school shutdowns - bit.ly/3AHl3ij
What national test scores tell us about American education before the pandemic

What national test scores tell us about American education before the pandemic

NAGB officials recently reported on U.S. student achievement trends from 2009–19, and what they found was eye-opening. Whereas America’s higher achieving students held steady or even gained ground,...

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As an Idahoan who loves getting out into our state's wilderness areas these are investments that make life a little bit better - bit.ly/3RhkmU5

Campgrounds, bridges, boat ramps: Here’s what the Great American Outdoors Act will bring Idaho

Idaho public lands and forests are in line to receive $28 million for the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to put toward improvements and

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Are we or aren't we facing a teacher shortage? Seems to depend on the students being served, where the school is located and subject(s) being taught - brook.gs/3AVcXnv
Are we at a crisis point with the public teacher workforce? Education scholars share their perspe...

Are we at a crisis point with the public teacher workforce? Education scholars share their perspe...

Are reports of a teacher shortage crisis accurate or just hysterics? Education scholars provide their expert opinions on the issue and offer recommendations for relieving staffing pressures now and...

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Idaho parents who attend a public charter school supported by CSP grant speak out about their schools - bit.ly/3pAIWmB
Missouri is apt to be the first of more Republican led states to use surpluses to cut taxes and give refunds - bit.ly/3woaQGc
Gov. Parson calls for special session to pass income tax cut

Gov. Parson calls for special session to pass income tax cut

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Monday called on lawmakers to return to work Sept. 6 for a special legislative session to cut income taxes.

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Bi-partisanship is in fact possible - bit.ly/3dyaplS
State Attorneys General Unite Against Robocalls • Stateline

State Attorneys General Unite Against Robocalls • Stateline

Nothing has been able to kill scam robocalls — not federal regulation, not individual state lawsuits, not private software. Each effort has made a dent, but the unwanted calls keep on coming, much to...

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I'm not normally into this sort of touchy feely stuff but there are some real good nuggets in here - mck.co/3JQAd9e
How to be a better person

How to be a better person

Self-improvement looks different for everyone. For some, it’s about setting and achieving big goals. For others, it’s about learning and leading with awareness and intentional choice, even amidst the...

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Teacher apprenticeships. This is what Idaho charters are now empowered to do because of recent changes to state law - bit.ly/3BT1CoY
Could Apprenticeships Fix the Teacher Shortage?

Could Apprenticeships Fix the Teacher Shortage?

COMMENTARY | Several states are pioneering "earn and learn" models as a potential long-term solution to address persistent educator shortages.

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See piece on Idaho law change - bit.ly/3SBgXAk
Help Wanted - Teachers Needed

Help Wanted - Teachers Needed

New Charter Teacher Certification Empowers Local Educators  by Kristen McCarver  Part of Bluum’s commitment to Idaho’s families is taking risks to develop

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Nice piece on the work of my friend and colleague retired Colonel Stephen Lambert to deliver for Idaho children - bit.ly/3BBFAXH
Replying to @IDTerryRyan
I support Charter Schools. No unionized teachers or SJW nonsense. Just results Terry!!!
Image from Hořící Drak (@JAYMADDIS)
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Idaho's public charter schools dominate results for SAT scores - bit.ly/3Sj1wwC
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