Acton Academy St. George: Founder Ian Lindsey on the challenges and rewards of education entrepreneurship

Ian Lindsey is the cofounder, along with his wife Stephanie, of Acton Academy St. George in St. George, Utah. It is part of the fast-growing Acton Academy network of learner-driven microschools that includes more than 300 independently owned and operated schools, serving thousands of learners. Ian and Stephanie launched their microschool in fall 2020 with 12 students in their home. They grew to 22 students in their first year, and today have 40 students, pre-K through elementary ages, with plans to open a middle school in Fall 2025 and grow from there.  *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.