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Alpha Schools
Alpha Schools is expanding rapidly nationwide, drawing both praise for its AI‑powered, mastery‑based model and criticism over operational and ethical concerns.
Major Expansion
Alpha School, a private K–12 network founded in 2014 by MacKenzie Price and Brian Holtz, is opening 27 new campuses across the U.S. this fall for the 2026–27 school year, including Denver, Chicago, Nashville, Boston, Atlanta, and Miami Beach
PR Newswire
PR Newswire
. Each campus follows a two‑hour daily mastery‑based academics block led by individual “guides,” followed by afternoons of life skills workshops in communication, collaboration, and entrepreneurship
PR Newswire
PR Newswire
. The chain also plans to grow from about 12 to roughly 50 campuses by the 2026 school year
Axios
Axios
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Local Development
In Evanston, Illinois, Alpha has secured zoning approval to convert the former Roycemore School into an Alpha campus by fall 2027, though the school has not confirmed a lease or purchase and has called it “premature” to announce
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Evanston RoundTable
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Media Coverage & Model
Alpha has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Newsweek, and CBS News for its personalized, AI‑supported learning approach, which adapts content to each student’s pace while keeping teachers in a mentor role
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alpha.school
. The model is marketed as reducing wasted time and increasing human interaction
Axios
Axios
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Criticism & Controversy
Recent reports have raised concerns:
Operational issues: The 74 and student tweets described a “Bootcamp” in high school involving heart‑rate‑monitored tests, unpaid menial labor, and social media challenges, with penalties for failure
The 74
The 74
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Quality concerns: WBUR/Here & Now found AI‑generated lesson plans and multiple‑choice questions were flawed, though Alpha denied the claims
WBUR
WBUR
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Ethical questions: Critics question the intensity of certain challenges and the school’s handling of student feedback
The 74
The 74
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Why It Matters
Alpha’s growth reflects a broader trend among affluent families seeking personalized, tech‑integrated education, but its rapid expansion and controversial practices have sparked debate over how AI can be used in schools without undermining student well‑bein
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Drying Process
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Monitor closely: Small amounts may dry in 10–15 minutes, while fresh or moist buds may take up to 50 minutes
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Check dryness: Buds are ready when stems snap cleanly rather than bend, and the buds feel dry but not brittle
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How to Make It
Basic custard base (for many flavors)
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Whisk 4 egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until pale.
Heat 2 cups heavy cream + 1 cup milk + vanilla (seeded) until hot but not boiling.
Temper by slowly adding warm cream to egg mixture while whisking.
Cook over low heat until thickened (coats spoon).
Chill 2+ hours, then churn in an ice cream maker for 25–30 min.
Freeze 3–4 hours before serving.
Hand-crank method
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The Old Farmer's Almanac
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Use a can and dasher, fill 2/3–3/4 full, layer ice and rock salt (3:1 ratio), and turn slowly until solid.
Pack, cover, and “ripen” in ice/salt for 2+ hours.
Tips for Authenticity
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients (real vanilla, good cocoa, ripe fruit)
The Old Farmer's Almanac
The Old Farmer's Almanac
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Avoid overfilling the churn can to prevent graininess
The Old Farmer's Almanac
The Old Farmer's Almanac
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For fruit flavors, fold in fresh or frozen fruit after churning for texture
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Traditional recipes often skip artificial flavors and preservatives
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