## What We Do
Biggie is a dual-purpose education platform that connects families seeking personalized learning experiences with innovative microschools and homeschool cooperatives, while empowering educators with the tools to manage applications, build their professional presence, and reach ideal families.
## The Challenge
Parents struggle to discover alternative education options aligned with their values, compare schools, and navigate the application process. Microschool educators lack affordable, user-friendly management tools and struggle to reach families seeking their specific educational philosophies.
## For Parents
Browse a curated marketplace of microschools and homeschool cooperatives—filtered by teaching method, location, grade level, and amenities. Compare schools side-by-side, submit applications for multiple children, and track status in real-time. Communicate directly with educators through our integrated messaging system.
## For Teachers & Administrators
Build a professional school profile showcasing your teaching philosophy, curriculum, amenities, and unique approach. Manage applications efficiently, accept or waitlist students, and communicate with families through our secure messaging platform. Reach families actively seeking exactly what you offer—without expensive marketing.
## Key Features
- **School Discovery**: Advanced search and filtering by teaching method, location, and amenities
- **Parent-Teacher Messaging**: Direct communication platform for families and educators
- **Individual Learning Plans**: Personalized learning paths tailored to each student's needs and progress
- **Attendance Tracking**: Real-time attendance monitoring and reporting for teachers and parents
## Why It Matters
Biggie bridges the gap between families seeking alternative education and the educators building innovative schools. We make education discovery frictionless while giving microschool leaders the affordable tools they deserve.
