Policy Changes Lives is a weekly seasonal podcast that spotlights how the states are using thoughtful education policies to change students' lives for the better.
From back-to-school in September through November, experts from the ExcelinEd team share their expertise and interview policymakers, educators and researchers about transformative K-12 policies. Each week, we explore a different topic related to states' education policies, such as early literacy, math, the teacher pipeline, funding, the digital divide, education choice, reimagining learning, school accountability and college and career pathways.
In a nutshell: Policy Changes Lives is designed to inform and engage policymakers, educators and advocates about the latest trends in K-12 education policy.
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Policy Changes Lives is a weekly seasonal podcast that spotlights how the states are using thoughtful education policies to change students' lives for the better.
From back-to-school in September through November, experts from the ExcelinEd team share their expertise and interview policymakers, educators and researchers about transformative K-12 policies. Each week, we explore a different topic related to states' education policies, such as early literacy, math, the teacher pipeline, funding, the digital divide, education choice, reimagining learning, school accountability and college and career pathways.
In a nutshell: Policy Changes Lives is designed to inform and engage policymakers, educators and advocates about the latest trends in K-12 education policy.
Why should you listen?
Please subscribe and follow @ExcelinEd on Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Thank you for listening!
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In this episode of Policy Changes Lives, host Matthew Joseph welcomes Terry Ryan, CEO of Bluum and Board Chair of the Idaho Charter School Network, to explore how Idaho is leading the way in helping charter schools save on facility costs and invest more in student learning. At no cost to taxpayers, the state has developed a strategy that begins with no-interest revolving loans for new charter schools in their early years, followed by the use of the state’s “moral obligation” to help those schools secure affordable, long-term private financing.
Drawing from his leadership at Bluum and decades in education policy, Terry explains how this financing model works, the challenges it addresses and the measurable impact it’s already having for Idaho students. He shares real-world success stories, lessons learned from implementation and why other states should consider adopting similar solutions.
Listeners will come away with a clear understanding of how smart policy design—paired with strong partnerships—can free up resources for what matters most: delivering high-quality education for every child.
For reports mentioned in this episode: bluum.org/publications/
To learn more about Bluum's amazing work in the charter space over the past decade: Home - Bluum - 10 years
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