We are incredibly proud to share that MARS Microschool has been named the Alabama State Winner for the Presidential AI Challenge (Educator Track IIIA). This national recognition confirms that the model we are building at MARS — and the work our Trailblazers do — is both powerful and meaningful.
Our students are not memorizing concepts for tests. They are building AI projects, tackling complex problems, collaborating, and presenting their thinking — taking ownership of what they create. This recognition validates that approach.
Interested in attending or receiving reminders? Click below to sign up on Facebook — attendees will be invited to join live, ask questions, and engage in real conversations about keeping kids safe online.
"This is essential reading for parents." — Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General
Greatly expanding his award-winning New York Times series on the contemporary teen mental-health crisis, Pulitzer Prize–winning science reporter Matt Richtel delivers a groundbreaking investigation into the psychology of adolescence: the crucial life stage undergoing a profound — and often confounding — transformation.
The transition from childhood to adulthood is a natural, evolution-honed cycle that few fully understand. Richtel explains how this transition confronts a modern world that creates so much social pressure it has injured rather than helped so many of our teens. The result is a neurological mismatch between a still-maturing brain and a high-pressure modern world that is contributing to the crisis of troubled youth today.
This week, three bright prospective students came to campus for Shadow Day — spending a full day inside MARS to experience firsthand what life on campus is really like. The energy was electric, and we're so grateful to the parents who made time to bring them in.
Units 1 and 2 explore how technology can expand creativity without replacing human imagination. Exploring AI Art and AI Writing & Storytelling — click either unit below to enroll.
Students become visual world-builders, using AI as a creative tool to design characters, landscapes, and creatures — learning how technology can amplify imagination. Grades 6–12.
Learners step into the role of story architects — developing characters, dialogue, and plot while using AI as a thoughtful creative partner. Build a full writing portfolio.
Together these units guide students through a full creative cycle — designing, writing, and refining ideas — while strengthening storytelling skills, multimodal thinking, and confidence.
This event was originally streamed live on Facebook and is now available on YouTube so more families and educators can access these important conversations. The full session runs just over an hour and is packed with practical, actionable guidance.
If you missed the live event, this is your chance to catch everything you need to help keep your kids safe online. Share it with other parents, educators, or anyone who might benefit.
The Rocket Drones National Student Drone Competition is held at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. No equipment or experience needed — anyone can participate. All schools are welcome.
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