The school stands out for its progressive approach, which promotes exploration, experimentation, and the solving of real-world problems. Editor’s note: in a previous blog we highlighted Elon Musk’s industrial and physical move toward Texas. Now, he is developing an “anti-woke” project, which we don’t dislike, especially because of the STEM education it will offer. The strong impression we are left with is that, in reality, this is part of Musk’s plans for the extraplanetary development of humanity. We must continue to monitor the developments, both at this school and in the subsequent moves by the owner of Starlink. Dr. Ricardo Petrissans.

Regarding tuition costs, they will initially be subsidized to facilitate access for more families. However, it is anticipated that fees will be adjusted over time to align with those of other private institutions in the area as the school becomes established and grows.

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and several other tech companies, has decided to open a preschool about 30 kilometers from Austin. The project, named Ad Astra (“toward the stars”), was launched with a unique educational approach that is generating great interest.

Ad Astra stands out for not being a conventional school. This preschool implements a “hands-on, project-based” model focused on integrating the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), which are fundamental to its methodology. This innovative educational system is designed for children between the ages of three and nine, with the aim of providing them with applied and meaningful learning. It should be noted that this type of initiative began developing in Uruguay long ago with notable success—an experience shaped by the ideas of Juan Manuel Petrissans, which continues to expand and grow throughout Latin America.

According to documents submitted to Texas authorities, the school has received an initial permit to operate with a maximum of 21 students. It is located on a sprawling 40-acre property, occupying a remodeled 4,000-square-foot house. Currently, Ad Astra is already receiving applications for the 2024-2025 school year.

Job Opportunities at Ad Astra:

Recently, the school has posted vacancies for several positions, such as an assistant teacher for preschool and kindergarten levels, as well as a similar position for students aged between 6 and 9 years. This reflects Ad Astra’s commitment to having a highly qualified educational team dedicated to practical teaching and the STEM methodology.

Elon Musk and His Personal Convictions:

The opening of Ad Astra not only responds to Elon Musk’s educational interests, but also to his personal convictions. Musk, known for his critical stance toward some progressive ideologies and for having moved the headquarters of SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter) from California to Texas, has explained that the school is part of his “anti-woke” educational vision.

Ad Astra’s mission is clear: to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation of innovators. The school stands out for its progressive approach, which promotes exploration, experimentation, and the solving of real-world problems.

Regarding tuition costs, they will initially be subsidized to facilitate access for more families. However, it is anticipated that fees will be adjusted over time to align with those of other private institutions in the area, as the school becomes established and grows.

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