What if your kid could finish a whole year of math in just three months—and enjoy it?
Located in Austin, Alpha School is turning heads with a fresh approach to learning.
Instead of one-size-fits-all classrooms run by state rules and red tape, Alpha is using something simple—but powerful: artificial intelligence.
Yep, the same kind of technology behind smart assistants like Siri or ChatGPT is helping kids learn faster and smarter.
And the results are hard to ignore.
Alpha School students spend just two hours a day working with an AI “tutor.”
It’s a chatbot and learning software that adapts to each student’s level.
That means if a kid is struggling with fractions but flying through grammar, the AI helps them focus on exactly what they need—no waiting around for the rest of the class to catch up or slow down.
The rest of the school day is used for real-world skills: public speaking, teamwork, and financial literacy.
No fluff. Just useful stuff.
And guess what? It’s working.
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Students are scoring in the top 2% nationally on standardized tests.
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Their average SAT score is about 1470—which puts them in the 94th to 98th percentile.
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Over 90% score a 4 or 5 on their Advanced Placement (AP) tests.
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According to the school, most students learn a full year’s worth of material in just 80–90 days.
Co-founder Mackenzie Price calls the AI-human combo “the magic” of their system.
Teachers aren’t bogged down by paperwork or giant classrooms.
They get to actually connect with students—helping with things like confidence, motivation, and emotional support.
Intersting!
Texas private school’s use of new ‘AI tutor’ rockets student test scores to top 2% in the country#education #AIedu #Innovation #edtech #digcit #learning https://t.co/TfBaBRLigL— Dr. Stephanie J. Madlinger (@cyberteacher) March 24, 2025
Here’s the big takeaway: this kind of innovation didn’t come from a government program. It came from outside the system—from parents and educators who wanted something better and had the freedom to build it.
Alpha School is a private school. That means it’s not locked into the same old government curriculum or union rules.
It can test out new ideas and adapt quickly. And when something works—like AI tutors—it spreads.
The school is now expanding to other cities because parents are lining up to get in.
That’s how real progress happens. Not from top-down rules or one-size-fits-all mandates, but from bottom-up creativity and freedom.
As conservatives, we believe in limited government for a reason.
It’s not just about cutting taxes or shrinking bureaucracies—it’s about getting out of the way so people can do great things.
Alpha School is a perfect example of what that looks like in education.
Some folks have voiced concerns about kids spending too much time on screens or about AI replacing teachers. Those are fair concerns—and worth talking about.
But here’s the thing: at Alpha, teachers aren’t replaced—they’re empowered.
They don’t have to waste time managing dozens of kids in a noisy classroom. The AI handles the busywork.
Teachers step in where they matter most—encouraging kids, answering questions, and helping them grow as people.
And as for screen time? These students are not zoning out in front of cartoons.
They’re engaging with smart tools that adjust to their needs, keep them challenged, and build skills they’ll actually use in the real world.
This isn’t just a story about one fancy school in Texas. It’s a glimpse into what education could be—if we give families more options and get government out of the driver’s seat.
Imagine if parents all over the country could choose schools like Alpha. Imagine if public schools had to compete to earn your trust—just like businesses compete to earn your money.
That’s what school choice is all about. Not tearing down public education, but building up better education.
One where families decide what’s best for their kids, not bureaucrats in D.C.
A 2023 poll from RealClear Opinion Research showed that 71% of voters—including 66% of Democrats—support school choice.
People are waking up. They’re tired of failing schools and empty promises.
They want results.
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