New Public Charter School Coming to Midland!

Imagine deciding to open a brand new public school in your community.

Logan sits down with Sara Ladwein, President of the Board for Founders Grove Classical Academy, to talk about the vision behind Midland’s newest charter school set to open in Fall 2026.

Sara explains how a group of local parents came together to launch a tuition-free public charter school using the Hillsdale classical curriculum, what makes classical education different, and why more families across the country are looking for alternative education options.

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They discuss:

• How charter schools actually work
• Why Founders Grove will be tuition-free
• The philosophy of classical education
• Teaching logic, rhetoric, and reasoning
• Why parents nationwide are exploring new education options
• The challenge of launching a school from scratch
• And the long road to opening day

If you're a parent, educator, or simply interested in the future of education in Midland, this episode offers a fascinating look at what it takes to build something entirely new.

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