MMetacognition

Live, small-group classes that teach students 11–16 to use AI for school — responsibly, without cheating.

Metacognition · AI fluency for the next generation

Live classes that build the mind behind the machine — so kids use AI responsibly, not as a crutch.

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1What an AI actually is — and where it's wrongFoundations · 8 min
2The cheating line: learn vs. shortcutHonor code · 12 min
3Build something real & safeProject · 10 min
Your journey, not a grade

progress that glows.

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Foundations
how AI thinks
Honor Code
learn vs cheat
3
Spot Lies
fact-check
4
Study Smart
real habits
5
Build Real
portfolio
Built warm · taught early · founding cohort open

use AI.
keep thinking.

For students 11–16, homeschool & charter families, parents, and educators. Founding waitlist is open — no payment, just your spot in line.

The real problem

Your kid is already using AI.
The question is how.

92% of students already use AI — but most schools haven't taught them the rules. Left unguided, it quietly does your child's thinking for them: writing they didn't write, answers they can't explain, skills that never get built. Used right, it's the most powerful learning tool a student has ever had. We teach the difference — before the bad habits set in.

What students actually gain

Use AI. Keep thinking.

Think, don't outsource

Students use AI as a thinking partner — to go faster and deeper — without handing over the actual thinking. The skill that matters most stays theirs.

Spot when AI is wrong

AI is confidently wrong all the time. Kids learn to fact-check it, catch hallucinations, question bias, and never take an answer at face value.

Honest, not a shortcut

Every cohort signs an AI honor code and learns the exact line between using AI to learn and using it to cheat — so they get ahead the right way.

Build something real

No worksheets. Students finish with a real project — a game, a story, a tool, a research piece — plus a portfolio they're genuinely proud of.

Study smarter

Practical, school-ready habits: using AI to understand hard concepts, prep for tests, and learn faster — an honest, unfair advantage.

Safe from day one

Safe prompting, privacy basics, age-appropriate tools, and clear boundaries — taught up front, so confidence and caution grow together.

Your journey, not a grade

Progress that glows.

A guided path from "what even is this?" to a finished, responsible project, in four clear phases: Understand → Use Honestly → Think Critically → Build Real.

Foundations
how AI thinks
Honor Code
learn vs. cheat
3
Spot the Lies
fact-check AI
4
Study Smarter
real habits
5
Build Real
portfolio
Built for the way you learn

Who it's for

Families, students, schools, and learning communities — whoever's ready to do AI right.

For parents & students

You want them ahead — and okay
  • Peace of mind that your child uses AI responsibly, not as a crutch.
  • A confident kid who can use AI for school and still think for themselves.
  • Clear progress notes, a real project, and habits that outlast the class.
  • Small live groups — your child is seen, not lost in a crowd.

For homeschool & charter families

Enrichment that finally fits
  • A modern, future-ready subject that's hard to teach at the kitchen table.
  • Live, expert-led cohorts designed to slot into a homeschool week.
  • Semester options built with charter enrichment funding in mind.
  • Safety, ethics, and critical thinking baked in — not bolted on.

For educators & learning groups

A program you don't have to build
  • A ready-made responsible-AI curriculum for co-ops, microschools & centers.
  • Student-facing and parent-trusted — safety and honesty lead.
  • Run it with us, or license it to deliver yourself (coming soon).
  • Current, credible, and built for real classrooms — not a slideshow.
Safe by design

Safety isn't a feature here — it's the foundation.

We teach kids to use AI carefully before we teach them to use it cleverly. Parents stay informed every step of the way.

Parent consent & updatesAge-appropriate toolsNo personal info in AISafe promptingPrivacy basicsHonesty & anti-cheating
On the roadmap

What's coming

We're starting with live cohorts and growing from there. Join the waitlist and you'll help shape what's next.

1

Founding live cohorts

Small-group, live, responsible-AI classes for ages 11–16. The first thing we open.

First · founding waitlist
2

Homeschool & charter semesters

Longer programs designed to fit enrichment schedules and funding.

Next
3

School-break & summer workshops

Short, high-energy intensives for breaks and summer.

Seasonal
4

1:1 & small-pod coaching

Personalized guidance for students who want to go deeper, faster.

By request
5

Parent & student workshops

Learn the rules together — set AI up the right way as a family.

Soon
6

Licensed curriculum for educators

A turnkey responsible-AI program for co-ops, microschools & centers.

Later
Founding waitlist · open now

Be first in line.

Founding price · locked for the waitlist · from $447

Join the waitlist — no payment now.

We'll email you the moment founding seats open, with your founding price locked in. You're just raising your hand.

Designed and taught by the team at Edify Consulting — where responsible-AI fluency is the whole point, not an afterthought bolted onto a tech class.

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Watch your inbox — we'll reach out the moment founding seats open, with your founding price locked in.

No spam, ever. No payment required. We'll only email you about Metacognition founding cohorts. Unsubscribe anytime.

Good questions

Before you ask

The opposite. A core part of every cohort is the honor code and learning the exact line between using AI to learn versus using it to cheat. Students leave more honest and more capable — not looking for shortcuts.

Safety is the foundation. We teach safe prompting, never put personal information into AI tools, follow age guidelines for AI platforms, set clear boundaries, and keep parents informed throughout.

The founding cohort is built for students roughly 11–16. Join the waitlist and tell us your student's age — it helps us group cohorts well and plan what to open next.

No. It's about using AI wisely — thinking, judgment, responsible use, and creativity. No prior coding required, and we don't turn it into a bootcamp.

The founding cohort opens soon. Joining the waitlist costs nothing and commits you to nothing — it locks in founding pricing and puts you first in line for a seat when enrollment opens.

Yes. We're building options for co-ops, microschools, and enrichment centers — including a licensed curriculum. Join the waitlist as an educator and we'll be in touch.