Arbor Learning Lab

About this program

Arbor Learning Lab is an inclusive microschool in Rutherford County, Tennessee, offering Montessori-inspired, project-based, real-world learning for students in grades 6-12. Located in Smyrna, just outside Nashville, the school combines a personalized, student-centered approach with the close-knit, collaborative spirit of a one-room schoolhouse. The school believes that families are invaluable partners in education and that students thrive when they collaborate through hands-on, culturally relevant projects connected to the real world. By honoring diverse backgrounds and perspectives, Arbor Learning Lab nurtures the greatness within every student, empowering them to achieve their dreams. As a partner of the KaiPod Learning microschool network, Arbor Learning Lab offers a supportive community where students work at their own pace while developing critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills through meaningful engagement.