This school only teaches for 2 hours a day—here’s why it works

Students at Alpha School finish their academics in two hours a day, rank in the top 2% on tests, and spend the rest of their time on passion projects like building businesses and coding self-driving cars. And their model is so popular, they’re opening schools around the country.

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For over a century, students have spent 6-8 hours a day sitting at desks, following the same curriculum at the same pace—and the reality is that for millions of students, that’s not working. But what if students could master academics in just two hours a day? At Alpha School, that’s exactly what’s happening. And the results are staggering: students are learning twice as fast and ranking in the top 2% on standardized tests.

Their secret? Personalized learning powered by AI-tutors. Instead of one-size-fits-all lectures, students use AI tutors to progress at their own speed—ensuring mastery of the material in a fraction of the time. But the real magic happens after those two hours. With the rest of their day open, students dive into hands-on experiences—coding self-driving cars, launching businesses, and even managing an Airbnb. They’re not just learning for tests; they’re preparing for life.

So if students don’t need seven-hour school days to succeed, what does that mean for the future of education? Could this model work for students everywhere? Alpha is proving that when kids are given the time and tools to explore their passions, they thrive — and now they’re opening new locations across the United States. Watch now to see how this bold new approach is changing everything we know about learning.

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