Alpha School, a leader in innovative education, is excited to expand into New York City, establishing its newest location in lower Manhattan at the prestigious 180 Maiden Lane building, a leading project in the development and revitalization of the financial district.
Co-founded by MacKenzie Price, Alpha School has garnered attention for its groundbreaking approach that enables students to master core subjects—reading, math, social studies, and English—in just two hours each morning. Afternoons are dedicated to project-based workshops such as financial literacy, teamwork, public speaking, entrepreneurship, and leadership, enabling students to explore their interests while building essential life skills.
Alpha’s accelerated learning model helps students advance 2 to 4 times faster than traditional methods, while also guiding them in aligning their passions with meaningful, purpose-driven pursuits.
“As AI reshapes the workforce, our students will face a future filled with jobs that don’t yet exist, says Dr. Tasha Arnold, Head of the Schools. “Alpha prepares them not just with academic mastery, but with lifelong skills—like communication, critical thinking, adaptability, and grit—that will help them thrive in a world of constant change.”
Alpha Schools educational model, which has drawn praise from Greg Brockman (OpenAI) and Peter Diamandis (XPRIZE, Singularity University), shifts from traditional teaching methods to a more personalized approach. Teachers move away from conventional tasks like grading and lesson planning and focus on supporting students’ emotional and motivational needs, as well as teaching essential life skills. Workshops such as Alpha Animation Studios, Alpha Consulting Group, Lyrical Genius, and Now You See Me provide hands-on opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts.
By integrating an AI-driven curriculum, Alpha Schools ensure that each student receives a tailored educational experience at their speed of learning, while teachers provide the necessary support to help students thrive both academically and personally. Gone are the days of simply learning the ‘3 Rs’ – reading, writing and arithmetic. The School also focuses on the “4 Cs” – creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking.
“At Alpha School, we focus on teaching students how to think, not what to think,” explains Ben Gordon-Sniffen, Head of School at Alpha New York. “Our ‘Both Sides’ workshops challenge students to construct multiple sides of an argument, helping them see different perspectives and think critically. We also give young students hands-on experience with real-world problem-solving—like tackling Wharton Business School MBA challenges. For example, in the Sneaker Challenge, students step into the role of a CEO, managing everything from budgeting and design to distribution and marketing.”
Alpha School campuses in Austin (TX), Brownsville (TX) and Miami (FL) have achieved remarkable success, ranking in the top 1% nationwide for science and top 2% for math achievements. Notably, half of the students at the Brownsville campus come from low socioeconomic backgrounds yet thrive academically due to the school’s personalized learning environment and adaptive technologies.
Alpha School’s mission aligns with today’s educational priorities, emphasizing practical, future-ready skills and adaptive learning technologies. As part of their commitment to making this transformative education model accessible to more students nationwide, The School is actively exploring growth in cities such as Aspen, Houston, Orlando, Phoenix, Santa Barbara, Tampa, and West Palm Beach.
Enrollment for Alpha’s NYC Founding Families opened May 15th with priority interviews running through Monday, June 30, 2025. For more information, please visit https://www.alpha.school.
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