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The AI-Forward
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Jennifer writes about building the future of education — microschools, AI in the classroom, school choice policy, and what it really takes to prepare kids for the world they'll actually live in.

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Jennifer Wolverton
Founder & CEO, MARS Microschool · Microsoft Innovative Educator
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MARS Dispatch — Applications Are Coming In Daily
Issue #9  ·  Week of April 20, 2026
MARS in the Field
Applications Are
Coming In Daily!
// Status
Open Enrollment
// Location
US Space & Rocket Center
// Ratio
Limited — Fall 2026
01 // Shadow Day

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.

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Shadow Day at MARS
// Shadow Day at MARS
Prospective students got a real look at campus life — working alongside our learners, experiencing the MARS environment firsthand.
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Bright Students
on Shadow Day
Full
Spaces Almost Full
— Fall 2026
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MARS Dispatch — Upcoming Conferences
 MARS on the Stage
Upcoming Conferences
Jennifer & the MARS community are showing up — here's where to find us next
// Event 01  ·  Virtual
May 6 – 21, 2026 Free Virtual
6th Neurodiverse Homeschooling Summit flyer
The 6th Neurodiverse Homeschooling Summit
Jennifer Wolverton is featured as a speaker at this free virtual event, presenting on "How to Use Technology in Homeschooling." Hosted by Afsaneh Moradian, the summit runs May 6–21 and is open to all homeschooling families. Grab your free virtual ticket and hear Jennifer share what's working at MARS — and how tech can transform learning at home.
// Event 02  ·  In Person
Apr 23 – 25, 2026 Atlanta, GA
National Hybrid Schools Conference 2026 flyer
National Hybrid Schools Conference 2026
MARS Microschool students are taking the stage at Kennesaw State University to present "The MARS Tech Stack" — a live presentation showcasing how our Trailblazers use technology to build, create, and solve real problems. Featuring students Logan, Ben & Isaac, and Aleksandra, alongside CEO Jennifer Wolverton. This is MARS showing the world what student-led learning looks like.
MARS Microschool — Course Updates
// 02   Course Updates
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Course Updates  ·  Issue #9  ·  Week of April 12, 2026
AI ART UNIT NOW LIVESTEMQUEST WEEKLY TASKS UPDATEDMINECRAFT EDUCATION ACCESS INCLUDEDNEW COMMUNITY GALLERY OPENAI WRITING UNIT ENROLLINGSUBSCRIBE FOR $10/MONTHAI ART UNIT NOW LIVESTEMQUEST WEEKLY TASKS UPDATEDMINECRAFT EDUCATION ACCESS INCLUDEDNEW COMMUNITY GALLERY OPENAI WRITING UNIT ENROLLINGSUBSCRIBE FOR $10/MONTH
Creative Learning — Units 1 & 2
A Creative Journey from
Imagination to Expression

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.

Unit 1: Exploring AI Art — steampunk robot creating artwork
// Unit 1
Exploring AI Art

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.


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Unit 2: AI Writing and Storytelling — fantasy book world
// Unit 2
AI Writing & Storytelling

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.


Start Unit 2 ↗

Together these units guide students through a full creative cycle — designing, writing, and refining ideas — while strengthening storytelling skills, multimodal thinking, and confidence.

StemQuest — Minecraft-style glowing blocks
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StemQuest
Your weekly mission hub for curious minds
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Weekly Tasks
Fresh challenges and missions dropped every week to keep learning active and exciting
Worksheets & Resources
Printable and digital worksheets aligned to each unit — ready to use, no prep needed
Minecraft Education
Full access to Minecraft Education Edition — build, explore, and learn in immersive worlds
Your Own Community
Share your work, connect with other learners, and get inspired in a safe, moderated space
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MARS Dispatch — Cyber Safety Tech Spotlight
Issue #9  ·  Week of April 20, 2026
Tech Spotlight
Cyber Safety:
Watch the Replay
📅
Originally Aired — Sunday, April 19th at 1:00 PM
Facebook Live · Now available on YouTube · Free to watch
Free Replay
// What This Event Was About
Cyber Safety: Protecting Your Child Online
Keeping kids safe online can feel overwhelming — especially as technology and social media change so fast. In this free session, we talked through what parents and educators actually need to know to help kids and teens navigate the digital world safely and confidently.
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Mercy Clara
Cybersecurity Engineering Student · George Mason University
Led this session as part of her college coursework — bringing real technical expertise
// In the Replay, You'll Learn
Common online risks facing kids and teens — what they are and why they matter
Simple, practical protections you can set up at home right now
Honest conversations about social media dangers and digital risks
How to open better communication with your child about online safety
Live Q&A answers to real parent questions asked during the session

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.

MARS LIVE — REPLAY
1:08:50
// MARS Microschool on YouTube
Cyber Safety: Protecting Your Child Online
Click to watch the full replay · youtu.be/KVc-hoaCQIE

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.

MARS Dispatch — Stay Connected
MARS Dispatch — Stay in the Know
Stay in the Know
Articles Worth a Read
Voices from inside the MARS community — stories, reflections, and ideas
Rocket Drones — National Student Drone Competition
MARS Microschool — We Are Competing!
MARS Microschool is headed to the National Student Drone Competition

Our students used Rocket Drones to learn physics — and now they're taking it to the national stage at Space Camp in Huntsville, AL. We hope to see you there cheering us on!

● We Are Competing!
Apr 30 – May 1, 2026
Space Camp, AL
// Rocket Drones — National Competition
Register Your School &
Take Flight Nationally

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.

// Venue
Space Camp, Huntsville AL
// Dates
Apr 30 – May 1, 2026
// Events
5 Competition Categories
MARS MICROSCHOOL IS COMPETINGAPR 30 – MAY 1, 2026SPACE CAMP HUNTSVILLE ALDRONE RACING · LANDING · DELIVERY · BASKETBALL · FPVALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOMENO EXPERIENCE REQUIREDMARS MICROSCHOOL IS COMPETINGAPR 30 – MAY 1, 2026SPACE CAMP HUNTSVILLE ALDRONE RACING · LANDING · DELIVERY · BASKETBALL · FPVALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOMENO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
// Competition Events
01
Drone Racing (Line of Sight)Racing
02
Dynamic Landing ChallengePrecision
03
Drone Delivery ChallengeCargo
04
Drone Basketball ChallengeAgility
05
Drone Racing (First-Person View)FPV · Esports
MARS Microschool

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