Who We Are

Mission

By tapping the intrinsic motivation and curiosity of every child, we deliver higher than usual growth.

Vision

All children have limitless joyful curiosity and capacity for reaching their potential.

Level Up Academy opened its doors in the fall of 2015. It began with a dedicated group of parents and grandparents in White Bear Lake, MN, who were inspired by their children's experiences in a classroom setting that used online tools and games to personalize learning.

One of the grandparents happened to be a Minnesota legislator who was familiar with Minnesota's innovative charter school law. She created the Level Up Academy founding board, which included parents, grandparents, and influential members of the Minnesota legislature and the charter school movement.

Together, this founding board designed Level Up Academy from the ground up to personalize learning for students through the intentional use of technology.

The Industrial Age Model

The design of the modern school system reflects the industrial age. It emphasizes standardization, efficiency, and measurable outcomes.

While those concepts can help us improve educational outcomes, they aren't the whole answer. Ten years ago, most curriculum was designed for all students to do the exact same thing at the exact same time, in the same way.

The Future-Ready Model

Children need a personalized approach to thrive. They don't need to just memorize information; they need to be tech-savvy, adaptable thinkers, and creative problem-solvers.

Today, every student can be working on the exact skill they need next. Level Up Academy is committed to making the most of technological advances to meet each student's individual needs and prepare them to lead the digital revolution.