KaiPod Learning

✨‼️ We are pleased to announce our fall pilot partnership with KaiPod Learning! ‼️✨ KaiPod has spent five years making education personal from both directions: helping families find small, flexible learning environments where their kids love showing up, and giving educators the coaching, tools, and community to start and grow microschools of their own. Hundreds of founders. Thirty-plus states. Every school independently run, with its own vision. 🌱 🏫 🤝 Bundled's partnership with KaiPod will help shape how we think about microschool networks and hybrid providers — how families find them, how they compare them, and how we communicate enrolled-parent satisfaction to curious and interested families searching for alternative options in their local communities. We're grateful to be building alongside a team committed to meeting the needs of families, learners, and founders looking for something better. https://bundled-edu.com/ #Bundled #KaiPodLearning #alternativeeducationproviders #Phoenix #pilot

We are excited to share the first episode of the "Microschool Makers" podcast series is now live! We've partnered with Kerry McDonald with the Education Entrepreneurship Lab at the Foundation for Economic Education in this 3-part series to explore the different aspects of starting a microschool. The series features insights from KaiPod's CEO & Founder Amar Kumar and 10 current founders who have gone through our Catalyst program to open their own schools. If you've ever thought about what it takes to start a school, you'll find this to be a valuable listen! https://lnkd.in/gc8PY48z #microschool #teachers #schoolchoice

The microschool movement is growing quickly. That’s exciting—but growth alone isn’t enough. In this video, KaiPod Founder and CEO Amar Kumar shares why the long-term success of this movement depends on more than great educators and good intentions. It requires the infrastructure, operational support, and business foundation that help schools deliver exceptional learning experiences for years to come. That’s why we created KaiPod Catalyst and our Microschool Partner Network: to help microschool founders build sustainable, resilient schools that can grow and thrive for the long term. To watch Amar's whole conversation with Mickey Revenaugh about microschools and the future, go to https://lnkd.in/gnuUPPfU

The future of education isn’t about replacing one model with another. It’s about giving more families access to learning environments where their children can thrive. We’re grateful to Mickey Revenaugh for the conversation and to our CEO, Amar Kumar, for sharing why microschools are becoming an increasingly important part of that future. If you’re curious about where education is headed—and why expanding high-quality options matters for families, educators, and communities alike—this conversation is well worth watching.

Last week, KaiPod Learning received the National Community Crafted Award, given to the organization that has done the most to advance new and alternative forms of education nationally. Our long-term vision is simple: we want to help create 1 million new schools in America. That will only happen if the whole sector gets stronger. That’s why we’re building the bootcamp, software platform, and support systems that can help more educators move from idea to launch, and from launch to long-term sustainability. Over the past few years, that work has started to compound. KaiPod has become the fastest-growing national microschool network, Newton has become one of the most widely used software platforms built specifically for microschools, and Catalyst has grown into the largest bootcamp for aspiring microschool founders. We still feel like we’re at the very beginning. But I’m proud of the team for pushing this work forward every day! H/T to Eric Wearne and team for this recognition.

KaiPod Learning was featured in The 74 Media this morning, following the National Hybrid Schools Conference in Atlanta — a gathering that brought together some of the most inspiring, visionary people working to advance education today. The piece reflects what we're seeing across the country: families are combining different learning models — microschools, homeschooling, and online programs — to better meet their child's needs. Parents are thinking creatively, and the educators building microschools are rising to meet them. We're especially glad to see Candice Hilton highlighted, representing the kind of educator-led innovation that makes the KaiPod network so special. https://lnkd.in/epUX28pS #Microschools #SchoolChoice #EducationInnovation

We're happy to congratulate six outstanding VELA founders who have been awarded Yass Prize Alumni Expansion Investments and Yass Prize Alumni Award Grants. These awards recognize the strategic impact of founder-led models that are transforming education nationwide. These leaders are proving that innovation, demand, and community-centric approaches can create enduring learning opportunities. Meet the winners: City on a Hill Christian Academy, Fairmont, WV KaiPod Learning , Multi-State Onward Learning, Martin, SD, led by Mary Jo Fairhead Soar Academy Augusta, Augusta, GA & Tulsa, OK Charleston Classical, North Charleston, SC, Founder Marie Owens Rock by Rock , National, CEO & Co-Founder Jeff Imrich VELA leads the Indie Education movement, investing in courageous founders who build viable, family-chosen programs. We are proud to see their vision and dedication recognized.

What does it actually take to start a microschool? In a recent conversation with OpenEd.co, KaiPod Learning founder Amar Kumar shares a candid look at: • Why microschools are expanding across the country • The conditions that make them viable, not just idealistic • What educators need beyond passion to build sustainable schools • Where the K–12 landscape is shifting in ways that open real opportunity Microschools aren’t a trend. They’re a response - to families seeking personalization and to educators seeking autonomy. The most powerful insight from the conversation? Great microschools aren’t built on curriculum alone. They’re built on clarity of vision, strong community, and thoughtful operational support. We’re proud to see this dialogue expanding beyond the “alternative education” niche and into mainstream K–12 conversations. If you’re an educator considering starting your own school, or a leader watching the evolution of the microschool movement, this episode offers a grounded, practical perspective. Watch the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/gZraHmyh #Microschools #EducationInnovation #SchoolChoice #Edupreneurs

Accreditation is one of the biggest question marks we hear from aspiring microschool founders. We’re proud to support founders with a clear, structured path toward accreditation — not just as a signal of quality, but as a practical step that can open doors to ESA participation in many states. As highlighted by EdChoice in their recent piece on accrediting microschools, KaiPod Learning partners with leading accrediting bodies, including Cognia, as well as Middle States Association and WASC. For founders, that means you’re not navigating standards, documentation, and state requirements alone. We believe strong microschools deserve accessible pathways to recognized quality — and real funding opportunities for families. https://lnkd.in/g5cpNyr2 #Microschools #Edupreneurs #SchoolChoice

There’s arguably never been a better time to start a school. In his latest piece, Michael Horn lays out why ESA states have lowered the barriers for K–12 entrepreneurs. When funding follows families, new models can take root — without waiting for top-down change. At KaiPod, we’re seeing it every day: educators choosing to build something better for students in their own communities. As Michael says, the window is open. And it may not stay this open forever. If you’ve been thinking about starting a microschool, this is your moment to move from “what if” to a real plan. 👉 Join KaiPod Catalyst and get the roadmap, structure, and support to open your own microschool with confidence. We believe the future of schooling will be built by educators. And we're excited to see the strength behind this movement. #MicroschoolMovement