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Stories Solutions to America’s biggest problems are emerging all around us. See the inspiring leaders behind them, and how their bottom-up approaches are transforming people’s lives.
Education

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.

 Panel at VELA Con 2025. What happens at a conference where education is reimagined?

This gathering of the country’s largest network of education founders shows what’s possible.

 Teacher with student in classroom on a bus. This school on wheels is helping kids to learn — their way

This school on wheels merges the classroom with the real world to teach kids by learning and doing.

 Student writing with a pen. A community for founders and parents to reimagine education

This resource is empowering education innovators to turn their visions into reality.

 Students working on an activity with an instructor. She refused to let her son be labeled. So she built a school.

This school unlocks the superpowers of students with dyslexia and uses strength-based learning to change the game.

 Kids posing for a group photo. How to become an education entrepreneur and realize your vision

It can benefit children, teachers, and your community. Here’s how you get started.

 Children working on an assignment in class. Why this mom started her own school — and how you can, too

Insights and advice for parents who want more for their children’s education.

 Child getting dropped off for school. Giving students control changes everything about school

Redefining education for the 21st century.

 Beach background and children wearing backpacks. When the school disappeared, a community built its own

What happens when a community has no school — and decides to build one?

 Kid riding a skateboard at the skate park. Why are these kids learning math on a skateboard?

This program taps into kids’ passions and goes beyond the four walls of a classroom.

 A student learns in class. Giving kids agency in education changes everything.

Coi Morefield was disillusioned with traditional education. So she started The Lab School of Memphis.

 A student reads a book. This education entrepreneur overcame bureaucracy — here's how

"Your dreams aren’t crazy — you just need to let others in on the vision," said Amanda Lucas.

 Students learn together in a classroom. What if teachers could design the schools they’ve always dreamed of?

Inside a growing network where teachers lead — and students thrive through curiosity.
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