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What if we told you that your child could crush core academics in just two hours a day and then spend the rest of the time learning critical life skills and pursuing their passions? It is absolutely possible! Austin, Texas, is quickly becoming the ‘Silicon Valley of education’, with innovative schools and learning models poised to transform the traditional educational landscape. This fall, three groundbreaking schools are opening their doors, offering students unique opportunities to excel academically while pursuing their passions. NextGen Academy, GT School for Gifted and Talented, and Texas Sports Academy are set to redefine education by implementing the revolutionary 2-Hour Learning model, which blends academic mastery, personalized learning paths, and motivational methods to ensure success both in and beyond the classroom.
Three New Schools Are Set To Revolutionize Education In Austin
The traditional education system hasn’t changed in over a century and no longer meets the needs of today’s students. Recognizing this, Stanford alumna MacKenzie Price developed a completely different model. This model allows students to complete core academics in two hours a day using cutting-edge AI technology. By providing coursework at the right difficulty level and using effective motivational strategies, it frees up the majority of the school day for students to pursue their interests and passions while learning critical life skills. It has proven to be highly successful at Alpha School in Austin. The same personalized platform will also be powering Next-Gen Academy in Northwest Austin, GT School for Gifted and Talented in Georgetown, and Texas Sports Academy in Lake Travis. Students can look forward to achieving remarkable academic progress – learning up to 6x faster and scoring in the 99th percentile – while absolutely loving school. Guides, instead of traditional teachers, will be providing individualized support and mentorship, fostering both excellence in school and personal growth for the future while helping students reach their full potential.
A New Era of Learning
NextGen Academy is tailor-made for 5th-8th graders who are passionate about gaming. By harnessing students' love for esports, the school drives academic excellence and fosters critical life skills development. Their unique approach guarantees students will place in the top 10% nationwide in core subjects like Math, Science, Reading, and Language Arts within two years, even if they were formerly struggling to keep up or catch up. Beyond academics, NextGen Academy emphasizes the development of critical life skills. Workshops combine gaming with socialization, teamwork, public speaking, and leadership, preparing students for future challenges. The comprehensive fitness program promotes physical health and mental well-being, ensuring students are well-prepared for future challenges in both the virtual and real world
NextGen Academy: Empowering Gamers to Excel
For academically gifted students, traditional schools often fail to provide the challenge and independence they need to thrive. GT School in Georgetown offers a unique environment that challenges them to reach their full potential. Core academics are accomplished in just two hours each morning, leaving afternoons free for deep dives into subjects that fascinate them and will hone their innate skills, such as Math Olympiad, Robotics, Chess, Computer Science, and Classical Literature.
The school believes that having an exceptional mind is just the beginning. Gifted students need more to thrive. GT school guarantees that those who begin kindergarten with them and stay through eighth grade will finish high school years earlier, with top AP scores and SAT results, setting them up for future personal and professional success.
GT School for Gifted and Talented: Nurturing Exceptional Minds
Texas Sports Academy recognizes that kids who love sports are often underestimated academically and aims to fix this. The school's unique program is designed to foster students' athletic passions without sacrificing scholastics. It combines rigorous academic programs with intensive athletic training, ensuring students develop both their intellectual and physical abilities. The curriculum includes personalized learning in the mornings and specialized sports training in the afternoons, focusing on resilience, leadership, and discipline.
Texas Sports Academy: Balancing Academics and Athletics
Elite coaches build resilience, leadership, and discipline through a diverse range of activities, from yoga and agility challenges to mini marathons and triathlons. The goal? Successful individuals who excel on and off the field. The promise is that students will learn twice as much as they would at a standard school while improving on their FitnessGram, the nationwide athletic test, by at least 20% or passing at the highest level.
The introduction of these three schools marks a significant shift in Austin's educational landscape. "We've found that our students can learn in two hours what they would learn all day in a traditional classroom," said MacKenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School and 2 Hour Learning. "With an academic path tailored to their specific needs, students master the core curriculum in a third of the time, which opens up the rest of their day to focus on doing what they love. We find students learn best when correctly motivated, so we embed life skills into the esports, physical sports, and gifted curriculum."
Setting a New Standard in Private Education
They’ve completely reimagined school. Austin parents now have the extraordinary opportunity to enroll their children in one of these innovative academies. With applications open for the inaugural classes starting in fall 2024, NextGen Academy, GT School for Gifted and Talented, and Texas Sports Academy are poised to offer an unparalleled educational experience that nurtures both academic and personal growth.
To learn more and apply, visit the websites for NextGen Academy, GT School for Gifted and Talented, and Texas Sports Academy. Don't miss the chance to get your child enrolled in the reimagined schools of the future and see them reach their fullest potential!
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Alpha High challenges students and changes the nature of their educational experience. This school isn't just preparing students for the next exam but for life's challenges and opportunities. With a curriculum designed around personal strengths and interests, complemented by real-world projects like life-skills workshops and the AlphaX Masterpiece, Alpha High students are poised to forge their own successful paths in life. This new way of learning supports the next generation of leaders and innovators for the future. Students stand ready to change the world, but first, they must enter the world of a redefined education.
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Join the Educational Revolution
They’ve completely reimagined school. Austin parents now have the extraordinary opportunity to enroll their children in one of these innovative academies. With applications open for the inaugural classes starting in fall 2024, NextGen Academy, GT School for Gifted and Talented, and Texas Sports Academy are poised to offer an unparalleled educational experience that nurtures both academic and personal growth.
To learn more and apply, visit the websites for NextGen Academy, GT School for Gifted and Talented, and Texas Sports Academy. Don't miss the chance to get your child enrolled in the reimagined schools of the future and see them reach their fullest potential!
The success of the 2 Hour Learning model is not limited to Austin. Alpha School is expanding across the country, with a new Miami campus opening in the fall and others planned to open over the next year. By offering this innovative approach at a lower price point, 2hr Learning is making quality education more accessible to families seeking alternatives to traditional schooling.
The success of the 2 Hour Learning model is not limited to Austin. Alpha School is expanding across the country, with a new Miami campus opening in the fall and others planned to open over the next year. By offering this innovative approach at a lower price point, 2hr Learning is making quality education more accessible to families seeking alternatives to traditional schooling.
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