What is LOOP?

LOOP Ecosystem is a “third space” community for families and learners pursuing alternative education methods. We are not a school, and not home—we’re something in between: a place where children can explore freely, caregivers can connect and collaborate, and families can belong.

We prioritize belonging and inclusion for BIPOC and Global Majority families, while welcoming all who share our commitment to anti-oppression and collective care. Through alloparenting and shared guidance, we support children’s growth, creativity, and resilience in a space where everyone can thrive.

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Centering BIPOC & Global Majority Families

At LOOP, we strive to create a welcoming, inclusive, and affirming “third space” for families of all backgrounds, with a particular focus on BIPOC and Global Majority (GM) families. We recognize that many homeschooling and unschooling spaces are dominated by cisgender, heterosexual white families, and we want to build something different: a community where belonging, equity, and care for historically marginalized identities are prioritized.

All families are welcome here, so long as they share our commitment to inclusion, anti-oppression, and collective care. By centering voices and experiences that are often overlooked, we foster a learning environment where every child and caregiver can feel seen, supported, and free to explore, grow, and thrive.

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Our Core Values:

Child-Trusted Learning:

Children are naturally curious and capable of directing their own growth.

Liberatory Practice:

We actively work to dismantle systems of oppression and promote equity.

Belonging & Inclusion:

We prioritize spaces where BIPOC and Global Majority families feel seen, supported, and valued—while welcoming all who share our commitment to equity and collective care.

Alloparenting & Collective Care:

Raising and supporting children is a shared responsibility.

Curiosity & Play:

Learning emerges through exploration, play, and passion-driven engagement.

Community & Connection:

Relationships strengthen growth, creativity, and well-being for all.

Third spaces Matter:

 LOOP exists as a bridge between home and school—a space to gather, learn, and grow in community.

Curious about LOOP? Get Involved

Curious about LOOP? As a third space for families in alternative education, we’d love to welcome you into our community. Start by filling out our interest survey so we can get to know your family. A team member will reach out to chat and answer your questions. Then, you’ll be invited to visit on a drop-in day or join a monthly potluck, where kids can explore, create, and play—and families can see if LOOP feels like home. Just want to stay connected? Follow us on social media @we.are.loop or join our mailing list! (**can we have a form or something embedded for this?)