SCHOOL REIMAGINED

A free, public school where children EXPLORE, CREATE,
and PREPARE for a life full of possibility.

A free, public school where children EXPLORE, CREATE, and PREPARE for a life full of possibility.

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Join us for an Open House at Phoenix Modern! Discover our unique approach to education and see why we’re the perfect fit for your child. Space is limited for the 2025-2026 academic year, so don’t wait—RSVP today!

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At Phoenix Modern, we imagine a community of learners driven by an innate sense of wonder, where children experience joy and loving relationships, and the learning approach is designed to support a lifetime of growth.

Wonder

As infants, children explore their worlds with a sense of awe. They grasp for and examine unfamiliar objects in an intense state of wonder. Our engaging quests and exploratory approach to learning nurture children’s innate curiosity and imagination, ensuring that they continue to love learning, ask questions, and find beauty in the world. More →

Love

Respect, trust, and love lay the foundation for the emotional state most conducive for learning. As a student-centered community, we bring our whole heart to the mission of improving learning. We believe positive, loving relationships guide students to their full potential as human beings. More →

Phoenix Modern children loving friends at school

Joy

Joyful learning experiences inspire us to become life-long learners. At Phoenix Modern, we build on a child’s desire for joy through meaningful, productive activity, creative physical spaces, and playful inquiry. We believe learning should not require giving up joy but rather unleash it. More →

Growth

Nurturing the growth and development of your child is our highest priority. At Phoenix Modern, we view learning as a nonlinear continuum. We guide students to develop a growth mindset by using intentional language and by celebrating deep practice and productive struggle. More →

Phoenix Modern purposeful projects at school

We imagine a community of learners driven by an innate sense of wonder, where children experience joy and loving relationships, and the learning approach is designed to support a lifetime of growth.

Wonder

As infants, children explore their worlds with a sense of awe. They grasp for and examine unfamiliar objects in an intense state of wonder. Our engaging quests and exploratory approach to learning nurture children’s innate curiosity and imagination, ensuring that they continue to love learning, ask questions, and find beauty in the world. More →

Love

Respect, trust, and love lay the foundation for the emotional state most conducive for learning. As a student-centered community, we bring our whole heart to the mission of improving learning. We believe positive, loving relationships guide students to their full potential as human beings. More →

Joy

Joyful learning experiences inspire us to become life-long learners. At Phoenix Modern, we build on a child’s desire for joy through meaningful, productive activity, creative physical spaces, and playful inquiry. We believe learning should not require giving up joy but rather unleash it. More →

Growth

Nurturing the growth and development of your child is our highest priority. At Phoenix Modern, we view learning as a nonlinear continuum. We guide students to develop a growth mindset by using intentional language and by celebrating deep practice and productive struggle. More →

Our Program

Designed for today. Learn more about our modern, whole-child approach to learning.

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Learn with Us

We are constantly learning. We invite you to read, watch, and listen to the research that has grounded our work.

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We would love to share our vision and learn more about your family. Give us a call and say hi anytime.

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Join Our Team

We are seeking to hire learning guides (world-class teachers) to support children in our multi-age learning studios serving levels kinder through 8th grade.

At Phoenix Modern, the role of the Guide (teacher) is significantly different than in a typical classroom. They act as game makers, facilitators, coaches, and mentors. They inspire, ask probing questions, present challenges, help students reflect, and hold them accountable for upholding the community’s standards of excellence. Guides are responsible for supporting a studio of learners as they build a foundation and love for learning.

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We Are Here

Phoenix Modern is a free, public charter school in Phoenix, Arizona

200 E. Mitchell Dr.

Phoenix, AZ 85012

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(480) 779-3117

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Email us at discover@phoenixmodern.org

Per A.R.S. § 38-431.02, notice of meetings for Phoenix Modern and any of its committees will be posted on this website at least 24 hrs in advance. Notices will also be posted at Phoenix Modern’s campus located at 200 E Mitchell Dr., which is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Such notices will indicate the date, time, and place of the meeting and will include an agenda.

A School Governing Board meeting for Phoenix Modern will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2024 at 9:30 AM at 200 E Mitchell Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85012.

Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes