Traditional School Was Never Built For Your Child.
We Are.
1 / Wasted Potential
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Gifted kids get bored and mentally check out
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Behind kids are pushed forward with hidden gaps that quietly grow
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Curiosity is replaced with test prep, drills, and worksheets
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Intrinsic motivation dies when kids are trained to chase external validation (Ie, grades)
2 / Educational Mediocrity
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Teachers teach to the test—not to mastery
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Grades give the illusion of progress, even when gaps grow
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The system prioritizes coverage over comprehension
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Students memorize facts but can’t apply them or think for themselves
3 / Outdated Model
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1920s structure in a 2025 world
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No personalization, real-time progress tracking, or adaptive learning
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Still one teacher, 25 kids, one speed, one method
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Even elite private schools are stuck in the same old loop
4 / Conformity First
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Obedience is the goal, not independent thinking
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Creativity is discouraged; conformity is rewarded
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Conviction is labeled as disruption
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Kids learn to fit in, not stand out
5 / System Overreach
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Schools embed values—including DEI and ideological frameworks—that contradict your family’s values
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Bureaucrats dictate content, pace, and worldview
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Parents are sidelined—compliance is expected, not partnership
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Your child is being shaped by a system you don’t trust
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No flexibility and seemingly unaccountable school board
We Built Something Better.
MindFire Lab
Reignite Curiosity. Master What Matters.
We didn’t tweak the system.
We burned it down.
MindFire Lab is First and Only AI-First School in the Midwest.
We built something better—from first principles, for a future that demands more.
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Academics take just 2 hours a day.
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The rest of the day is for mastering life skills and exploring passions—on their terms.
We combine AI-powered, mastery-based learning with personalization—so your child can advance fast, think independently, and build real-world skills that matter.
We don’t fit your child into a system. We build education around them.
This isn’t school—it’s an educational revolution. And it starts with you.
2x faster
Students learn at least 2x faster than their peers in traditional schools.
6.5x growth
The top 20% of students show 6.5x growth.
Top 1-2% nationally
Classes score in the top 1-2% nationally across the board.
AI-Powered Academics
Beyond Academics
With core academics done in just 2 hours, the rest of the day is freed for learning normally discarded by traditional schools. At MindFire Lab, school adapts to life—not the other way around.
Leadership
Students learn to lead themselves first—then others—with confidence, integrity, and purpose.
Entrepreneurship
Kids don’t just study business—they start one, learning how to solve problems and create real-world value.
Communication
We develop articulate thinkers and team players who know how to speak clearly, write persuasively, and collaborate with impact.
Passion Projects
Every learner builds something meaningful—driven by their curiosity, goals, and personal mission.
Creativity
From design to storytelling, students explore imagination as a tool for innovation and self-expression.
Social, Emotional, & Life Skills
We teach what actually matters: finance, time management, grit, decision-making, self-knowledge, emotional intelligence, social confidence, and how to thrive in the real world.
MindFire Lab academics are powered by
Traditional school wastes time.
We don’t.
At MindFire Lab, we’ve modeled our approach after one of the most innovative schools in the country:
Alpha School in Austin TX.
In this short video, MacKenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School and 2 Hour Learning, explains how their students are mastering academics in just 2 hours a day—and using the rest of their time to develop real-world skills, passions, and purpose.
This is the same system we use at MindFire Lab.
It’s not theory. It’s working—right now—and we’re bringing it to families like yours.
Watch the video to see how it works—and why it changes everything.
Transforming the Role of the Teacher.
With MindFire Lab, teachers shift from traditional roles like grading and writing lesson plans, to supporting students’ emotional and motivational needs and teaching life skills. This impactful transformation frees up teachers to mentor, motivate, and coach students to become self-driven learners.
Guidance
Adults, whether teachers or parents, become ‘Guides,’ shifting the traditional teacher-student relationship to offer motivational and emotional support.
Support
Assist students with AI-powered learning, help them develop life skills, and pursue their passions.
Motivation
We motivate kids by giving them the gift of time to pursue the things they want to do and develop life skills. Adults in the room support motivated students to foster a growth mindset and independent learning.
Proof It Works — Direct from Alpha Families
MindFire Lab is modeled after Alpha School in Austin, TX, the birthplace of the groundbreaking 2 Hour Learning model.
These families made the shift—and saw their kids come alive.
They left traditional school behind and never looked back.
We’re bringing that same transformation to families in Northeast Ohio.
Watch their stories. You’ll see why we chose to build MindFire Lab on the same foundation.
Parent & Student Stories from Alpha School in Austin TX - another 2 Hour Learning School.
A Message from the Founder
Before you explore more, hear the WHY behind MindFire Lab.
This is where the vision started—and why we believe your child deserves more than just school.
Watch this short video from our founder, Matthew Jurecki, to see what we’re building—and who we’re building it for.
Matthew Jurecki, Founder of MindFire Lab
Step 1: Book An Info Session👇
Discover how MindFire Lab helps students master academics in 2 hours a day using AI-powered learning—freeing time for life skills and passion projects.
We'll cover:
– How it works
– Who it’s for
– Tuition + next steps
– Q&A
👉 All decision-makers are encouraged to attend a session.
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