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Future Public School

Future Public School, nominated by Bluum and NewSchools Venture Fund, is a elementary/middle school in Boise, Idaho that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily suburban area.

Location Boise, Idaho

Governance Public charter school

Grades Elementary, Middle

Students 410

Locale Suburban

Executive Director Amanda Cox

Demographics

Percentage of students*

18%

English Learners

54%

Free/Reduced Lunch

19%

Students with Disabilities

African American or Black

American Indian/Alaska Native

Asian

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Hispanic or Latino

White

2+ Races

Why Future Public School was nominated

Future is an intentionally diverse school. Students learn engineering/computer science/robotics. They a deep commitment to equity and engage in ongoing anti-racism work. They also have a strong partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, which provides before and after school programming. They have also have a strong focus on SEL., Building engineers of the future (problem solvers and collaborators) through joyful and rigorous academic engagement.

Student experience design

- Joyful and rigorous - QUEST inquiry model for project based learning - Daily opportunities for community, connection, self-affirmation - Relevant and rigorous curriculum

Core Practices

Core Practices Length of Use

Culturally Responsive Practices

5+ years

Hiring For Equity And Inclusion Values

5+ years

Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics

3-4 years

SEL Integration School-wide

3-4 years

Tutoring

1-2 years

All Practices

Anti-racist Practices

Assessments For Deeper Learning

Assessments For Social-emotional Skills

Blended Learning

Co-leadership

Community And Business Partnerships

Family And Community Support Services

Disaggregated Data On Student Participation

Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles

Interdisciplinary

Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies

Mental Health Services

1:1 Mentoring

Peer To Peer Support

Reallocation Of Resources For Those Most In Need

Restorative Practices

Social Justice Focus

Students Access Their Own Data

Students Develop Projects

Trauma-informed Practices

Universal Design For Learning

key reasons for innovating

Change in demographics in our community

Models Implemented

Grades K-12

EL Education

Date Updated: 4/1/2024

*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.