Conversations from the field.

Sofia Miranda explains how Aurora Atelier layered ESA dollars, employer stipends, and community bonds to expand studio capacity without spiking tuition.

Polaris founder Ahmed Faris details the open-source stack keeping enrollment, mastery evidence, and transcripts running—without taking venture funding.

Nia Cartwright explains how CityLab Pods sources partners, preps mentors, and keeps safety central for middle school urban apprenticeships.

Co-founders Tessa Bloom and Malik Price recount the highs, pivots, and licensing curveballs from Redwood Microschool’s inaugural semester.

Mentava founder Jamie Park explains the sensory experiments, ambient cues, and family rituals that keep neurodiverse learners regulated throughout the day.

Priya Desai shares how Math Academy iterates mastery pathways with diagnostics, sprint reviews, and just-in-time coaching so learners stay confident and paced.

Co-founders Lina and Marcus unpack the first 100 days of Alpha School—from family interviews to studio build-outs and the playbook that kept momentum high.