BetterSchool is a platform built for homeschool families. We help parents find classes, activities, co-ops, and resources in their area — and we publish free educational content to help families navigate every step of the homeschooling journey.
Our mission
Homeschooling is one of the fastest-growing education movements in the United States, but finding reliable information and local resources is still surprisingly hard. State laws vary widely, curriculum options are overwhelming, and most families figure it out alone.
BetterSchool exists to change that. We believe every family deserves access to clear, accurate information about homeschooling — from understanding their state's legal requirements to choosing the right teaching method for their child.
Meet the founder
Lisa is the co-founder of BetterSchool and a homeschool mom of three. BetterSchool administers the largest independent homeschool community in the country — over 350,000 families across all 50 states.
When COVID hit, Lisa and her husband pulled their children out of school and hit the road. Homeschooling wasn't the plan — it was a necessity. But somewhere along the way, the family fell in love with it: the time together, the ability to tailor lessons to each child's interests, learning at their own pace, the freedom to travel, eating healthy on their own schedule, and the countless other benefits that come with homeschooling.
As they traveled, Lisa kept discovering incredible hands-on learning experiences that most homeschool families had no way of finding. She built BetterSchool to make it easy for every family to find and book the experiences that make learning come alive.
Through her community, Lisa has helped hundreds of thousands of parents navigate homeschooling, while also helping local businesses find and serve the homeschool community. She is the former managing partner of a law firm focused on business law and mergers and acquisitions — BetterSchool is her second technology startup. She holds a J.D. from California Western School of Law and a B.A. from Penn State.
What we offer
- Local activity marketplace — Browse and book classes, camps, events, and enrichment activities from vetted local providers.
- State-by-state guides — Comprehensive, regularly updated guides to homeschool laws in all 50 states, including legal requirements, funding options, and filing deadlines.
- Homeschool methods explained — In-depth coverage of every major homeschool method — Charlotte Mason, Classical, Montessori, Waldorf, Unschooling, and more — plus side-by-side comparisons to help you choose.
- Homeschool glossary — A growing library of 700+ terms and concepts explained for homeschooling families.
- Practical guides — Step-by-step guides on getting started, choosing curriculum, record keeping, and more.
Our editorial standards
Every piece of content on BetterSchool is written with accuracy and families in mind. We cite official government sources for legal information, fact-check all claims, and update our content regularly. Read more about how we create and maintain our content in our editorial policy.
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