The School Where Kids Learn in 2 Hours a Day (And Why You Don’t Need It)
There’s this place called Alpha School. Their students are top-performing - off-the-charts test scores. And guess how long they spend on school each day?
🕑 Two. Hours.
No joke. They’re done before lunch and thriving.
But here’s the real twist:
You don’t need Alpha.
You don’t need tablets.
And you definitely don’t need someone else’s app to make it happen.
You just need the right framework - something you can build in seconds using your brain (or ChatGPT, if you want backup).
You can create the same kind of high-impact, low-stress learning - right at home, in your homeschool.
The Secret Behind Alpha School’s Magic
It’s not about the tech, or rigid schedules, or gamified learning technology.
It’s this:
Personalized learning – every kid gets work at their level (not too easy, not too hard)
Mastery-based progress – they don’t move on until they get it
Simple. Powerful. Proven by something called Bloom’s Two Sigma (fancy research stuff that basically says: teach like a tutor, and kids soar).
But good luck finding a curriculum that actually does that, especially one that fits your kid, your energy, and your chaos.
GLADE+SWAY: Your Homeschool Curriculum Generator
GLADE+SWAY is not a curriculum.
It’s a toolkit. A custom homeschool curriculum generator that works with your brain (or ChatGPT, if you want help). It gives you the power to build the right lesson for the right day - in minutes.
It’s like Alpha School’s secret recipe, but without the tuition or the tech.
And you don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a good prompt.
One goal. One kid. One real-life win at a time.
How It Works (With or Without ChatGPT)
The toolkit helps you:
🎯 Set the exact next learning Goal
🧠 Think like your Learner
🧱 Start from what they already know
✅ Know when they’ve Won—no guessing
Plus? It builds in you - your energy level, your schedule, your limits.
(Yes, even when your toddler is finger-painting the dog.)
And the best part?
You can plug it into ChatGPT and get an instant, personalized lesson that makes sense for your 8-year-old, your 3pm energy level, and your actual life.
No more Googling “printable frog worksheets” at midnight.
Just pop in a few details and get back something that works today.
Why It’s Better Than Pre-Made Curriculum
Most boxed curriculum looks amazing, until you’re crying into your tea because no one will open it.
GLADE+SWAY flips the script.
Instead of trying to fit your family into a program, you build learning that fits your family.
It’s:
✅ Personalized
✅ Step-by-step
✅ Measurable
✅ Designed by the person who knows your kid best: you.
And no, it doesn’t take a degree. Just one prompt and a tiny mindset shift.
ChatGPT Isn’t the Star. You Are.
AI can be helpful. But it’s just a tool.
You’re the designer. The decision-maker. The mom with the receipts.
With GLADE+SWAY, you’re not just using ChatGPT—you’re guiding it.
Because you’ve got a framework that thinks about:
Your child’s learning style
Your bandwidth
Your real-life chaos
And whether it all actually sticks
This is not about “hacking” homeschool. It’s about building it to fit.
💬 FAQ: ChatGPT + Homeschool
Can I use ChatGPT to homeschool my kids?
Yes - but only if you guide it with the right prompts. GLADE+SWAY helps you shape ChatGPT into a personalized lesson designer.
What’s the best way to create homeschool lessons with ChatGPT?
Use a framework that includes your child’s current level, learning style, and your bandwidth. That’s what GLADE+SWAY does = so ChatGPT doesn’t give you something generic.
Is this better than a traditional homeschool curriculum?
Traditional curriculum often looks great on paper but fails in practice. This method adapts in real time - just like Alpha School, but at home.
Can I homeschool without screens using this?
Absolutely. ChatGPT is optional. The real magic is in the GLADE+SWAY framework - which you can use with a notebook and pencil, if that’s your jam.
Want to Try It?
👉 Download the free GLADE+SWAY Quickstart Guide
Turn “what do we do today?” into “oh wow, that actually worked.”