Choosing a school is one of the hardest decisions a parent makes.

RYSE makes it easier.

Do you

have

questions?

we

have

answers

RYSE offers 3 core resources

to help you cut through the noise

and make a confident school choice.

In less time.

With less stress.

With less regret.

RYSE Explorer with “my List”

Get clarity on a simple question— “What are my public school options?

  • Your personalized list of school options based on your address

  • Evidence-based measures of school effectiveness

    (Not misleading school ratings)

  • Tools to organize your search

  • AI chat to save you time googling

“IT’s so easy to use! I love it!”

Get Started for Free

Pst…this is currently the only place to get your complete list of public school options for the Charlotte Mecklenburg area.

“I really liked [the school we toured], and I would have had no idea about it without My List.”

RYSE LIVE Workshops

A 90-minute virtual workshop to help you feel confident navigating your K-12 school options.

  • An overview of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools choice lottery

  • Highlight common mistakes that can lead to regret — and how to avoid them

  • Share what research says truly matters when choosing a school

  • A recommended process for choosing a school that’s a great fit for your child

“Loved understanding more about misleading information and what to use instead!”

“Would love to share with parents who are using state-issued grades or Greatschools.org ratings!”

Join the Next RYSE Live

RYSE 1-on-1 Support

Want more, individualized support?

We offer 60-minute 1-on-1 consultations.

We’ll help you move from “I’m not so sure,” to “I know exactly what’s next.”

Together, we can:

  • Narrow in on the schools that best match your child and family

  • Craft insightful questions for open houses and parent conversations

  • Make sense of what you’ve seen after visits and prepare your lottery choices

Get Support Now

“I knew the ratings were misleading, but I didn't know how to sort through all the info that's out there to find a really good school. Now I know we're on a solid path!”

“I feel so much less alone!”

✦  Where should you start?    ✦

start with your

RYSE “My List”.

or

start with a

RYSE LIVE WORKSHOP.

We strongly recommend both.


Then, if you want more:

No B.S. pricing

We’re trying to lighten your load, not add to it.


so, Our pricing is simple.


If our support doesn’t feel valuable, you’ll get your money back.


That’s it. No fine print. No games.

Not sure of your next step?

Schedule a 15 minute chat with RYSE to learn more.

Schedule now!

What Past Participants Say

“The information is truly compelling!”

I want all families to have this info as they decide about schools!”

“Loved understanding more about misleading information and what to use instead!”

“Would love to share with parents who are using state-issued grades or Greatschools.org ratings!”

"Dynamic and very clear presentation with easy-to-follow and compelling evidence!”

Hey CHARLOTTE!

Right now, RYSE proudly serves families in Charlotte, expanding to more areas in North Carolina soon.

But—RYSE LIVE sessions are open to families across the U.S. who want to understand the education landscape better, even if the details vary a bit from your area.

WHERE should we GROW next?

Want RYSE in your city?

Drop your city or zip code below to let us know where you’d love to see us grow!

Why Families Value Our support

SAVE TIME

1

Replace hours of online research with a RYSE LIVE session and follow up support.

Evidence-Based Insights

2

We’ve read countless research papers and books so you don’t have to!

avoid regret

Learn how to sidestep common missteps that have led other families to choices they weren’t happy with.

3

Less uncertainty. More clarity.

4

Feel more confident knowing you've covered all your bases in your school selection process.

exclusive access

Gain access to RYSE’s tools with information and insights that aren’t available anywhere else!

5

reach out

Have questions, ideas, or just want to know more? We'd love to hear from you!