Families Relocate to Attend the Hearts and Minds Learning Community

Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family can make. For some, it’s such a strong fit that they choose to move to be part of this community. HMLC is honored to have welcomed families moving from Texas, New Mexico, Iowa, Indiana and more.

When families relocate for a school, it speaks to values, academics, relationships and belonging.

“At HMLC, the curriculum, the values, the support and the kindness are all far and beyond what I had ever expected. I can't express my gratitude for this opportunity. This is the school I wish I could have attended. We have made friends with other families and have done outings, playdates, etc. It feels like we have a community now and I'm so happy we are here. My daughter has blossomed since starting at HMLC. She has more confidence, her social skills have improved, she's made friends and she loves her teachers. We look forward to welcoming more families like ours!”
- K.B. current HMLC parent

WORTH THE MOVE

We know relocating is a major decision. That’s why we offer an HMLC Relocation Welcome Packet with information about neighborhoods, community resources, school pathways and what to expect during your transition.

To further support families making a cross-state move, we also offer tuition incentives for those relocating from outside the state, helping ease the financial transition as you establish your new home.

If you are considering a move to join our community, we would be honored to connect with you and share what makes this school worth the journey.

“(Our daughter) has become a whole new kid since moving and starting school at Hearts and Minds. She has flourished socially and academically since we moved. She loves going to see her friends and teachers every day, and has grown to love learning. She also has a better relationship with her siblings. 10/10 would recommend. 

The move (across the country) was HARD. It would have been so much easier to stay and just keep doing what we were doing. But we were miserable, no support, no safe school options and constantly being harassed by the community. Moving was scary and hard, but Minneapolis feels like home.” - D.A. current HMLC parent

WHO IS HMLC FOR?

The Hearts and Minds Learning Community serves families who are looking for:

• An outdoors-first, screen-free learning environment

• Strong academic foundations grounded in Minnesota state standards

• Mixed-age classrooms and personalized learning

• A gender-inclusive, equity-centered community

• Full-time enrollment (5 days/week) or an in-person homeschool supplement (2 days/week)

Whether you’re local or considering a move, we welcome families who value learning with heart.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Choosing a school is a meaningful decision. We’re here to help you explore whether the Hearts and Minds Learning Community is the right fit.

Explore Our Programs to see how learning unfolds across ages 3–12 or schedule a conversation to ask questions and share your child’s needs.

“Since moving here and starting the kids at HMLC, all of our effort, cost and risk has proved worth it. We feel we’ve found such a better fit for our family culture-wise. The community at HMLC is exactly what we hoped it would be, full of other families determined to do what we need to to protect our children and build a caring and accepting community for them. Our kids have made friends, love their teachers and are thriving in the school’s outdoor-first, small class structure. We would absolutely make the same decision again if we went back in time, and would encourage any like-minded families to do the same.” - A.T. current HMLC parent

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