✨ Frequently Asked Questions ✨

Àbulę (pronounced “ah-boo-leh”) means “village” in Yoruba. We are a vibrant online homeschool community that brings together families to create a supportive, enriching virtual learning environment for students. Like a village, we believe in collaborative education and shared wisdom. 🌍

Absolutely! While our platform proudly showcases African and Black representation, this focus is intentional—it aims to fill the void created by the historical underrepresentation of Black voices in academic and educational settings. However, this focus is not meant to exclude anyone. Our curriculum is designed to celebrate multiculturalism and diversity, featuring the voices and cultures of Black, Brown, Asian, and many other communities. We believe that students of all backgrounds benefit from learning about different cultures and histories. Such education plays a vital role in combating racism, stigmas, and biases, and ultimately helps create a more inclusive world. We welcome families and students from every background to join us and enrich our community with their unique perspectives. 🌎

Our community blends individual family homeschooling with collective learning experiences. We offer structured online classes, skill-sharing workshops 🎨, cultural education 🌟, and regular community gatherings. Parents and guardians can choose their level of involvement and which activities best suit their student’s learning journey. ✨

Our community serves students in grades 6-12. We organize activities and learning groups by grade levels, ensuring appropriate academic engagement while fostering peer-to-peer learning and mentorship opportunities. 📚

We offer a secular curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, cultural awareness, and academic excellence. Our program integrates core subjects with real-world applications, fostering both individual growth and collaborative learning.

We offer curriculum guidance 📚, educational resources 💻, mentorship connections and access to our online community. Our community includes experienced homeschool families and educators who provide support and share resources. We also maintain a library of educational materials and cultural resources.

Àbulę uniquely combines cultural education 🌍, community support 🤗, and academic excellence 📝. We emphasize African and African diaspora cultural knowledge while welcoming and celebrating all cultures. Our village approach means families aren’t just members – they’re active participants in building our learning community. ✨

Socialization happens naturally through our regular community gatherings, online classes, group projects, and cultural events. We create intentional spaces for students to build friendships while learning together, and for families to connect and support each other. 🫱🏾‍🫲🏿

We welcome supporters who share our vision for innovative, culturally-rich education! Visit our Partner page to learn about ways you can contribute to our mission of building an enriching online learning community. Your support helps us expand our impact and create more opportunities for students. ✨