This year, our 12th and largest cohort brings 14 new Wildflower schools—from our first middle school in D.C. to a rural public charter in Colorado, a bilingual school in Puerto Rico, and our first in Arkansas and Tennessee. Together, they join 77 schools across 20 states, Puerto Rico, and D.C., reimagining what school can be.

Stories of 11 Teacher Leaders whose skills, passions, and life experiences sparked the creation of beautiful, community-embedded schools.

This fall, we’re excited to welcome 12 new Wildflower schools—the largest group of startups ever—each reflecting the passions and dreams of

In the following pages, you will read the stories of 21 Teacher Leaders whose skills, passions, and life experiences sparked the creation of beautiful, community-embedded schools.