"Elon Musk's children don't go to normal school. And the reason why will change how you think about education.
He pulled his kids out of one of the most prestigious schools in Los Angeles. Parents were furious. Media called him arrogant. The school had a waitlist of thousands.
His response: "They're teaching kids to solve problems that already have answers. I need them to solve problems nobody's thought of yet."
So he built a school. Inside SpaceX. Called it Ad Astra. No grades. No tests. No subjects in the traditional sense.
A nine year old could take apart a rocket engine and present their findings to actual SpaceX engineers. Students didn't study history. They debated whether they'd make different decisions than historical leaders using the same information available at the time.
The school had no grade levels. A seven year old could work alongside a thirteen year old if they were interested in the same problem.
When asked why he structured it this way, Elon said something that stuck with me:
"I don't care if they know the answer. I care if they know which questions are worth asking."
Most people spend their entire education learning how to be right. Elon teaches his children how to be curious.
The system rewards answers. Life rewards questions."
might be interesting to intern and see how this school works
I like phonics, basic math, you need some basics to comprehend the values behind decision making - thinking of the song “I am the very model of a modern major general” (Gilbert & Sullivan) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSGWoXDFM64
Bonus points for referencing G&S. I learned a lot looking up the meanings in the lyrics to "Major General"
I know the croaking chorus from The Frogs of Aristophanes!
Then I can hum a fugue of which I've heard the music's din afore,
And whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense Pinafore.
I know what is meant by "mamelon" and "ravelin",
and it is all thanks to that song.
PS. I feel any post referencing defensive battlements, and great western philosophers is one of quality and deserving of karma.
great that you picked out keywords, I like theater more of the 1940s, and Cats & Phantom of the Opera, but this song “Major General” is memorable, and even children’s cartoon “Veggie Tales” did a parody, as the song does mention “vegetable”
It’s rapid fire momentum of the lyrics is whimsical.
you mentioned “defensive battlements” & I would say I also like
the lines of history “from Marathon to Waterloo” and it is ironic that there is a line he does not know much really about military tactics “ For my military knowledge, though I'm plucky and adventury”
Well, I had to look up mamelon and ravelin. But now I can reliably point them out on historic structures.
No one has ever asked me to do so, but such is the world of polite company.
That's pretty much what we did via homeschooling. I just didn't have the money to have a rocket on hand to disassemble. But sticks and mud offered the same opportunities for curiosity.
It was a private school with a waiting list. He didn't take anything away from the school other than his children. They lost no money as the slots were immediately filled.
I doubt it. They had a waiting list. Anyone offended by this probably wouldn't want their kids with his "Nazi" children anyways. These are the same people that attacked Teslas because the fake news media said he was a "Nazi" for the way that he waved to an audiance.
Here in East Tennessee there is a STEM school founded by Jim Clayton, a quite wealthy entrepreneur and businessman, called the Clayton
https://claytonbradleyacademy.org/
I have a friend who escaped New York about 3 years ago and now has two lovely daughters...very bright and quick to learn. He and his wife enrolled their oldest (age 4) in that school and he couldn't be happier with the choice. The kids are always working on STEM-related projects, learning languages, and learning how to think critically.
Just the other day he sent me a video of his 4-year old reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and she didn't miss a word. The child has excellent neuro-plastistiicy and is learning by leaps and bounds. And no political bias, either.
Too bad there is not enough money to have such schools all over the country.
One of my grand children age 5, can read the King James Bible and debate it by book and verse with reasonable answers and questions. Home schooled not by rote learning. Star seed?
Elon Musk does not have sole or full custody of his children, though he navigates various shared custody arrangements and legal agreements with the mothers of his kids.His custody arrangements vary significantly depending on the mother:
Unfortunately the wrong people got involved and basically lied to Elon saying it was in his best interest to let his son "transition".....
Elon has claimed he was "tricked" into signing consent documents, believing she might commit suicide otherwise, and has called her transition the result of the "woke mind virus" that "killed" his son Xavier..... 🙄🤔
They would be unhappy with the removal of Elon Musk's children because it lowers the prestige of the institution. The perceived value is directly tied to the power and the prestige of the parents and families sending their offspring to the school.
I hope that you find this post of sufficient quality to read. Thank you for your attention.
"Elon Musk's children don't go to normal school. And the reason why will change how you think about education.
He pulled his kids out of one of the most prestigious schools in Los Angeles. Parents were furious. Media called him arrogant. The school had a waitlist of thousands.
His response: "They're teaching kids to solve problems that already have answers. I need them to solve problems nobody's thought of yet."
So he built a school. Inside SpaceX. Called it Ad Astra. No grades. No tests. No subjects in the traditional sense.
A nine year old could take apart a rocket engine and present their findings to actual SpaceX engineers. Students didn't study history. They debated whether they'd make different decisions than historical leaders using the same information available at the time.
The school had no grade levels. A seven year old could work alongside a thirteen year old if they were interested in the same problem.
When asked why he structured it this way, Elon said something that stuck with me:
"I don't care if they know the answer. I care if they know which questions are worth asking."
Most people spend their entire education learning how to be right. Elon teaches his children how to be curious.
The system rewards answers. Life rewards questions."
https://nitter.net/i/status/2061395834072117714
might be interesting to intern and see how this school works
I like phonics, basic math, you need some basics to comprehend the values behind decision making - thinking of the song “I am the very model of a modern major general” (Gilbert & Sullivan) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSGWoXDFM64
Bonus points for referencing G&S. I learned a lot looking up the meanings in the lyrics to "Major General"
I know the croaking chorus from The Frogs of Aristophanes! Then I can hum a fugue of which I've heard the music's din afore, And whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense Pinafore.
I know what is meant by "mamelon" and "ravelin",
and it is all thanks to that song.
PS. I feel any post referencing defensive battlements, and great western philosophers is one of quality and deserving of karma.
Your opinion, please?
great that you picked out keywords, I like theater more of the 1940s, and Cats & Phantom of the Opera, but this song “Major General” is memorable, and even children’s cartoon “Veggie Tales” did a parody, as the song does mention “vegetable”
It’s rapid fire momentum of the lyrics is whimsical.
you mentioned “defensive battlements” & I would say I also like the lines of history “from Marathon to Waterloo” and it is ironic that there is a line he does not know much really about military tactics “ For my military knowledge, though I'm plucky and adventury”
Well, I had to look up mamelon and ravelin. But now I can reliably point them out on historic structures. No one has ever asked me to do so, but such is the world of polite company.
a fun topic for opera theater, song, military, & the kind of education students should get
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/ravelin.
https://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/mamelon
That's pretty much what we did via homeschooling. I just didn't have the money to have a rocket on hand to disassemble. But sticks and mud offered the same opportunities for curiosity.
The kids and I spend hours in the backyard and local creek bottoms investigating sticks, creatures, leaves and mud and we always learn something new.
Why would other parents be pissed? People are strange.
Right!? Not their damn business what he does with his children's education.
"Stop proving my methods are bad!"
Because he took more away from that school than just his children.
It was a private school with a waiting list. He didn't take anything away from the school other than his children. They lost no money as the slots were immediately filled.
By thumbing his nose, Musk took away some of the school's cachet.
You mean he hurt their feelings.
...and possibly their business, as well. No one wants to see a big customer walk away. It sends a message.
I doubt it. They had a waiting list. Anyone offended by this probably wouldn't want their kids with his "Nazi" children anyways. These are the same people that attacked Teslas because the fake news media said he was a "Nazi" for the way that he waved to an audiance.
Here in East Tennessee there is a STEM school founded by Jim Clayton, a quite wealthy entrepreneur and businessman, called the Clayton https://claytonbradleyacademy.org/
I have a friend who escaped New York about 3 years ago and now has two lovely daughters...very bright and quick to learn. He and his wife enrolled their oldest (age 4) in that school and he couldn't be happier with the choice. The kids are always working on STEM-related projects, learning languages, and learning how to think critically.
Just the other day he sent me a video of his 4-year old reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and she didn't miss a word. The child has excellent neuro-plastistiicy and is learning by leaps and bounds. And no political bias, either.
Too bad there is not enough money to have such schools all over the country.
Oh it's near the airport. I'm like 45 mins from there.
I'm new to east Tennessee, what's your best advice for making friends here?
If you're a believer, find a good church...we have a LOT of them here. Other people will reach out to you, it's just the way we are here.
Do you play an acoustic instrument? I am part of two different music venues and we allow anyone to sit in.
Whatever your interests are, you can find people with that same interest here. Everything from art to music to guns...find them and join in.
Tell me your specific interests and I can probably steer you to people who have the same interests.
"There is enough money. It is simply being stolen."
-Spencer Pratt
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One of my grand children age 5, can read the King James Bible and debate it by book and verse with reasonable answers and questions. Home schooled not by rote learning. Star seed?
Grandchild, not child, BUT as a BUILDER Grandparent his MATHS is also awesome and we do Q and A on his imaginary building sites frequently!.
We should copy the education system of Japan. IMO
Elon Musk does not have sole or full custody of his children, though he navigates various shared custody arrangements and legal agreements with the mothers of his kids.His custody arrangements vary significantly depending on the mother:
Well what happened with this one?
https://pagesix.com/2026/06/01/style/elon-musks-daughter-vivian-wilson-models-for-savage-x-fenty-pride-campaign/
Unfortunately the wrong people got involved and basically lied to Elon saying it was in his best interest to let his son "transition"..... Elon has claimed he was "tricked" into signing consent documents, believing she might commit suicide otherwise, and has called her transition the result of the "woke mind virus" that "killed" his son Xavier..... 🙄🤔
From his first wife, who is a bit woke...
That's pretty much homeschooling I'm a nut shell
These are the people that smell their own farts in a wineglass
Why would the parents be furious he pulled his kids out?
They would be unhappy with the removal of Elon Musk's children because it lowers the prestige of the institution. The perceived value is directly tied to the power and the prestige of the parents and families sending their offspring to the school.
I hope that you find this post of sufficient quality to read. Thank you for your attention.
Cos they're stupid....
Why would parents be furious that the richest man in the world can afford to educate his children any way he wants?