We accelerate the supply of school seats: helping founders launch new schools, and helping proven schools expand.
Education Freedom Foundation (EFF) provides free resources, guidance, and a supportive community to help aspiring school founders and established school leaders launch, grow, and strengthen classical and innovative schools and educational models.
Start-a-School Toolkit
Explore. Plan. Launch.
EFF equips aspiring founders and education leaders with a free Start-a-School Toolkit, practical resources, and foundational training to launch private schools, microschools, hybrid programs, charter schools, and other innovative education models.
The self-paced digital Toolkit provides state-specific guidance, templates, best practices, and step-by-step resources to help turn a vision into reality and build a strong foundation for school planning and development.
Edupreneur Network
The Edupreneur Network supports new and established school leaders with mentorship, expert guidance, and a collaborative community to share best practices, overcome challenges, and achieve long-term success.
The Education Freedom Accelerator programs are made possible through the generosity of our donors, strategic partners, and education freedom advocates, providing these resources at no cost to participants.
Get an inside look at the Start-a-School Initiative in this brief introduction video, where EFF’s Founder and CEO, Erika Donalds, shares the vision, support, and resources available to help you launch your school with confidence.
Ready to take the next step? The Edupreneur Network offers mentorship and guidance at no cost—made possible by our generous donors—supporting both those looking to start schools and established leaders working to enhance, sustain, or expand their existing schools and programs.
Select this option for specialized, fee-based services designed to address needs beyond the support provided through EFF’s Toolkit and Edupreneur Network.