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VELA @VELAorg
Joined April 2020
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She homeschooled her own kids for 14 years, then built the community every urban family deserved. Aziza Butler founded WeSchool, so no one has to do it alone.
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Muddy boots and math lessons. Peter Holmstrom's Summit School in Waco built a farm-based education where hands-on learning is key. VELA's reinvestment supports their greenhouse & 4-H. This is Indie Education.
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VELA Connect is heading your way! DC, Austin, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco.
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Jun 10
Texas families are owning their education! We proudly sponsored the @thsc conference. Spent the day with 80 TX homeschool leaders, sharing VELA App, microgrants & resources. Inspiring to see nearly 700 TX founders building Indie Education. A true family movement.
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Jun 5
She started with 14 students and a clear-eyed view of what families were missing. Four years later, Lacy Horne's Abide Christian Academy serves 100 and is launching a full high school. No tuition increase. This is Indie Education.
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Kids overlooked? Not on Angela Taylor's watch. This former teacher built LCB Tutoring to empower 106 families with personalized, hands-on learning. VELA's reinvestment helps her scale this vital Indie Education solution. Own your education.
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May 30
From 20 students to 300 in four years. Three buildings outgrown. Families driving 60 minutes to get there. Jennifer McConnell built The Curve: Nashville's Homeschool Enrichment because homeschool families wanted community. This is Indie Education.
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May 28
VELA Founder Justine Wilson of Curious and Kind Education in Florida landed on local ABC news. Suncoast Remake Learning Days wraps fifth year with 380 free events. Indie Education is everywhere. Watch now: mysuncoast.com/2026/05/02/su…

Suncoast Remake Learning Days wraps fifth year with 380 free events

15-day festival featured events at libraries, parks and cultural institutions

mysuncoast.com
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May 28
She couldn't find a school that fit rural life. So Kelly Barr built Upcountry Academy, located in CA. She's tripled enrollment and is now expanding online for families who've never had access to anything like it. This is Indie Education.
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May 27
Five cities. One purpose. VELA Connect 2026 is coming to D.C. (Aug 4-5), Chicago, Austin, Atlanta, and San Francisco. Registration opens in June. We can't wait to see you there.
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May 26
The biggest Indie Education event just got BIGGER! 💥 Introducing VELA Connect 2026: one event, five cities! Washington, D.C., Chicago, Austin, Atlanta, San Francisco. The most important convening in Indie Education is coming to YOU. First up: Washington, D.C., August 4-5, 2026. Registration opens in June. Get ready! This is Indie Education.
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May 22
Something exciting is coming next week. 👀 This has been in the works for a long time, and we cannot wait to finally share it with you! Stay tuned - announcement on Tuesday, 5/26! ✨
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The VELA mobile app hit 5,000 users this week, a milestone that reflects thousands of families and founders actively taking charge of their education rather than waiting for reform. This is Indie Education.
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May 15
Tobin Slaven decided the traditional school system wasn't good enough for his own five kids. So he and his wife built something better, Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale. Four years in: Gold Status 3 years running, 90% retention, growing toward 100 learners who do hard things and earn new levels of freedom every day. This is Indie Education.
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May 14
VELA awarded 48 microgrants across 27 states in March, totaling $455,000. The dominant story? Demand. Waitlists. Full classrooms. 100% re-enrollment. Families voting with their wallets, year after year. This is Indie Education. And it's not slowing down.
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May 12
Outdoor education is booming! Families are choosing flexible, hands-on learning. Case in point: Carolina Kids Co-op started with 12 kids, and now serves ~1,000 across 4 states. VELA invested to help this model multiply. This is Indie Education. Full @StandTogether story👇
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standtogether.org/stories/ed…

Why more families are embracing outdoor education

Beaches, parks, and picnic shelters replaced classrooms with four walls and screens. @/ Carolina Kids Co-Op founder @/ Jess Alfreds says what’s happening to the school’s kids might surprise you.

standtogether.org
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May 8
Felicia Rattray couldn't find a school that truly saw her autistic child. So she built one. Permission to Succeed: a microschool where neurodivergent and neurotypical kids learn without judgment, grow at their own pace, and take ownership of their journey. VELA's reinvestment is helping them expand.
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May 7
Over 40 VELA Founders attended the National Hybrid Schools Conference. More than half were on panels. The message was clear: Indie Education is not fringe. It's the future. Join us in shaping the future of education. Download the VELA app today!
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May 6
Traditional school wasn't a fit for Ella Langley. Homeschool was. Explore Indie Education options near you on the VELA app today.
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