Guidepost Global Education Partners with 2-Hour Learning to Launch NextGen Elementary
Collaboration brings Montessorium and Alpha programs to select Guidepost Montessori campuses, creating a seamless journey from preschool through K–12.
The Guidepost Team
Austin, Texas, September 16, 2025 — Guidepost Montessori, the world’s largest network of Montessori schools, today announced a strategic partnership with 2-Hour Learning, an education company focused on academic mastery, student agency, and joyful, purpose-driven learning. Beginning this fall, two deeply aligned elementary programs operated by 2-Hour Learning, Montessorium and Alpha, will launch at select Guidepost campuses through this collaboration.
This partnership reflects an evolution in Guidepost’s long-term strategy. While Guidepost remains committed to delivering world-class early childhood education (ages 0–6), it is expanding access to innovative elementary programs that carry forward Montessori values. Families will now have a unique, integrated pathway from preschool through K–12, one that blends Montessori’s timeless respect for the child with modern, personalized approaches to elementary and adolescent learning.
The launch is just the beginning. Over time, Montessorium and Alpha will expand to additional Guidepost communities, offering families even greater choice.
“At Guidepost, we believe innovation and tradition are not at odds. They are powerful complements. Our goal is to build the strongest possible academic foundation in early childhood through authentic Montessori programs, while pairing it with forward-thinking approaches that carry children into the future with confidence. That’s why we’re excited to partner with 2-Hour Learning. Their programs reimagine what elementary and adolescent education can be, staying grounded in respect for the child while leveraging modern tools and approaches.”
Maris MendesCEO of GGE U.S.
About the 2-Hour Learning Programs
Montessorium: Launching at Guidepost Montessori at Brushy Creek, Montessorium will embed 2-Hour Learning’s academic tools into Guidepost’s existing Montessori elementary classroom. The program retains its current educators and environment while enhancing the Montessori approach with personalized learning supports that accelerate growth and honor independence.
Alpha: Launching across 8 Guidepost campuses, Alpha is 2-Hour Learning’s flagship microschool for ages 6–14. It blends structured academic learning with student-led projects and real-world application. Alpha will operate independently while sharing space with Guidepost schools, creating a seamless family experience and a dedicated structure for older learners.
“Alpha and Montessorium both use a state-of-the-art software platform that is fully individualized for each student and holds them to a high standard of knowledge fluency. Students enjoy it because mastering skills feels rewarding and the process is efficient, freeing up much of their school day. Montessorium integrates both modern and time-tested learning methods, combining Montessori materials, daily routines, and a classroom culture that emphasizes building a child’s agency.”
Matt BatemanCo-Creator, Montessorium
About Guidepost Global Education
Guidepost Global Education (GGE) is the parent company of Guidepost Montessori, the world’s largest Montessori network for students ages 0–6, with more than 100 schools across the United States and Asia. GGE’s mission is to deliver high-fidelity Montessori education with exceptional hospitality, powered by extraordinary people — one school, one family, one child at a time.
About 2-Hour Learning
2-Hour Learning is a K–12 education model built for the AI age. Students complete core academics in roughly two hours per day using AI-personalized, mastery-based tools, then spend the remainder of the day in coached workshops developing the skills that matter most in the real world. 2-Hour Learning powers Alpha School and the Montessorium brand.
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