A new wave of education is hitting the Leander area this back-to-school season. These “micro-schools” are an interesting take on alternative education and are often an extension of homeschooling without the disadvantages of public schooling. Students can learn at their own pace and often follow a specialized curriculum that best fits their learning styles.
Many of these Austin-based micro-schools also often group students by age and education level rather than a structured grade seen in public schools. Let’s open the books on some of the top micro-schools serving Leander and its surrounding communities.
Micro-Schools In The Area
Apogee: An Acton Academy
This innovative private school teaches students between the ages of five and eighteen. Located at 12129 RM 620, Austin, Apogee Cedar Park prides itself on being a stimulating environment for students. It helps them to develop independence, curiosity, a healthy lifestyle, and unique skills such as martial arts.
E.S.T.E.A.M. Academy
This micro-school in Round Rock provides educational opportunities for students starting as young as three years old until they reach eighteen. E.S.T.E.A.M. Academy strives to be the premier place for students to think outside the box and challenge themselves to achieve excellence in their education.
Innovation Learning Lab
With a capacity of merely thirty students and ten students per class, this micro-school focuses on kindness, self-discovery, mindfulness, and high-level education. The Innovation Learning Lab combines freedom with responsibility, teaching students to be independent thinkers and well-educated individuals.
Invictus: An Acton Academy
Focusing on a younger student base, the Invictus micro-school educates children aged three and a half to eleven. This Leander-based innovative elementary school is reinventing education through a nurturing, deep-learning, student-centric environment.
Leander Learning Center
In other back-to-school news, the Leander Learning Center offers creative learning for young students interested in all things art. This center, run by the creative Mike Irene, fosters an environment for these students to freely explore and experiment with art, media, music, and language. Some classes offered at this institution include character drawing, anime art, music production, music theory, 3D animation, and the Spanish language.
The back-to-school season can be crazy. If you have questions about education in the area or are curious about which neighborhoods are best for raising kids, contact us today!