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Every person should be empowered to discover how their talents and interests can contribute to society, leading to a life of meaning and purpose for all.

 Student giving a high five to adults. NFL legend delivers life-changing surprise to students and teachers

The Super Bowl week story you didn’t hear — how one STEM school got a new life.

 A child holding a fruit looking past the camera. Most schools want kids to fit a mold. Here, they help them stand out.

How this academy works to uplift each child’s strengths, instead of “fixing” their weaknesses.

 Student drawing with colored pencils. The missing ingredient to building a successful homeschool

Every homeschool family is different. This community makes sure no one gets left behind.

 A teacher and student inside Creative Minds Microschool. Microschools are transforming education. But there’s more to it.

This expert has visited hundreds of schools. Here she shares insights for parents about microschools.

 Group standing in front of Khan Academy. Education, reinvented: What happens when AI becomes the tutor

Sal Khan on the promise — and limits — of AI in the classroom.

 Boy looking off in other direction. Mentorship is about more than being a good role model.

‘We want these boys to know that regardless of where they come from, they still can be excellent.’

 Teacher running an experiment with students. How mixing different education models helps students thrive

This colearning space has the potential to bridge the divide between public and private education.

 Children playing with bubbles in classroom. Homeschooling continues to rise nationwide post-pandemic

New Johns Hopkins data shows homeschooling’s recent surge has transformed the education landscape.

 Children sitting at a table with crafting materials. How an ESA made this family’s nontraditional learning choice possible

Step 1: Find the best learning environment for your child. Step 2? Figure out how to pay for it.

 Children in a school hallway with backpacks on and their hands are in the air in excitement. Is 2 hours of school a day enough?

Here’s what happens when AI replaces teachers.

 Mother and child sitting on a couch looking at a laptop. Do we trust parents with their child’s education?

Four suggestions for policymakers and education influencers wanting better choices for families.

 School children focusing on their teacher. 4 tips you need to start your own school — and keep it going

Emily Niehaus didn’t expect to be a school founder. Now, she wants others to learn from her journey.
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