A free, flexible education for Kansas families
Now you can create the personalized education
your child deserves—100% tuition-free.
Applications now open.
Join Now!
A free, flexible education for Kansas families
Now you can create the personalized education your child deserves—100% tuition-free.
Applications now open.
Join Now!
OpenEd Gives Kansas Families Access To Free Education
OpenEd partners with innovative public schools to empower families in creating personalized learning opportunities. Since 2009, we’ve helped thousands of families design education that fits their children’s unique needs, interests, and learning styles.
Whether you’re happily homeschooling, a member of a microschool, or looking to enhance your current approach, OpenEd provides:
- Reimbursement for approved educational expenses
- Access to high-quality courses, resources, personalized clubs, events, and community
- Top tier support for families
OpenEd Gives Kansas Families Access To Free Education
OpenEd partners with innovative public schools to empower families in creating personalized learning opportunities. Since 2009, we’ve helped thousands of families design education that fits their children’s unique needs, interests, and learning styles.
Whether you’re happily homeschooling, a member of a microschool, or looking to enhance your current approach, OpenEd provides:
- Reimbursement for approved educational expenses
- Access to high-quality courses, resources, personalized clubs, events, and community
- Top tier support for families
5 Steps To Free Education
- Fill out the form on this page
- Submit enrollment packet
- Design an educational plan around your existing approach (or start from scratch)
- Submit weekly activity logs throughout the program year (August – June)
- Submit approved expenses for reimbursement
5 Steps To Free Education
- Fill out the form on this page
- Submit enrollment packet
- Design an educational plan around your existing approach (or start from scratch)
- Submit weekly activity logs throughout the program year (August – June)
- Submit approved expenses for reimbursement
Still have questions? We have answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our team of open education experts are ready to answer any additional questions you might have.
Email them at help@OpenEd.co.
OpenEd is a flexible education program that allows students to create personalized learning experiences while remaining enrolled in their local public school district. Students can combine traditional classes, online learning, community programs, and customized courses to build an education that fits their unique needs and interests.
Any K-8 student who resides in Kansas and is eligible to attend public school will be able to participate in OpenEd. This includes students currently enrolled in public school, private school, or homeschool.
OpenEd is funded through public education dollars, similar to traditional public school funding. When you enroll in OpenEd through our school partner, the program receives state education funding to support your child’s personalized learning plan. There is no cost to families for participation.
- Flexibility to create a personalized education plan that works for your family
- Access to a variety of learning options including:
- Traditional school classes at your boundary district
- Online courses and curriculum
- Community classes (like art, music, or STEM programs)
- Customized courses built around your child’s interests
- Professional support from certified teachers
- Funding for educational materials and approved programs
- Ability to combine homeschool-style learning with public school resources
- Apply
- Complete your enrollment packet
- Work with an OpenEd team member to create your child’s personalized learning plan
- Select your preferred mix of traditional classes, online learning, and community programs
- Submit regular Learning Logs to document participation
Yes! One of the key benefits of OpenEd is the ability to take some classes at your boundary school while personalizing other parts of your education. Many students combine traditional school classes with other learning options.
- Core subjects (Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies)
- Technology and entrepreneurship courses
- Fine arts programs
- Physical education
- Community classes and programs
- Online courses
- Customized courses based on student interests
- Early college classes for high school students
OpenEd offers significant flexibility and the ability to create your own schedule and curriculum. The requirements to stay enrolled in the program are simple:
- Submit a brief weekly Learning Log
- Demonstrate active engagement with your curriculum
- Check in with your assigned teacher periodically
Still have questions? We have answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our team of open education experts are ready to answer any additional questions you might have. Email them at help@OpenEd.co.
OpenEd is a flexible education program that allows students to create personalized learning experiences while remaining enrolled in their local public school district. Students can combine traditional classes, online learning, community programs, and customized courses to build an education that fits their unique needs and interests.
Any K-8 student who resides in Kansas and is eligible to attend public school will be able to participate in OpenEd. This includes students currently enrolled in public school, private school, or homeschool.
OpenEd is funded through public education dollars, similar to traditional public school funding. When you enroll in OpenEd through our school partner, the program receives state education funding to support your child’s personalized learning plan. There is no cost to families for participation.
- Flexibility to create a personalized education plan that works for your family
- Access to a variety of learning options including:
- Traditional school classes at your boundary district
- Online courses and curriculum
- Community classes (like art, music, or STEM programs)
- Customized courses built around your child’s interests
- Professional support from certified teachers
- Funding for educational materials and approved programs
- Ability to combine homeschool-style learning with public school resources
- Apply
- Complete your enrollment packet
- Work with an OpenEd team member to create your child’s personalized learning plan
- Select your preferred mix of traditional classes, online learning, and community programs
- Submit regular Learning Logs to document participation
Yes! One of the key benefits of OpenEd is the ability to take some classes at your boundary school while personalizing other parts of your education. Many students combine traditional school classes with other learning options.
- Core subjects (Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies)
- Technology and entrepreneurship courses
- Fine arts programs
- Physical education
- Community classes and programs
- Online courses
- Customized courses based on student interests
- Early college classes for high school students
OpenEd offers significant flexibility and the ability to create your own schedule and curriculum. The requirements to stay enrolled in the program are simple:
- Submit a brief weekly Learning Log
- Demonstrate active engagement with your curriculum
- Check in with your assigned teacher periodically