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Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell
Inside the First VR Homeschool: Meta-Backed Optima Ed and the Next Era of Learning with Adam Mangana
54 minutes Posted Nov 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
Entering a cell, not just watching one — the power of immersive learning.
Optima Ed brings top teachers to every home through VR.
Solving online school loneliness with metaverse classrooms.
Teachers gain flexibility to teach from anywhere in the world.
ESAs and spatial computing are transforming school choice.
AI-powered tutors enable personalized, multilingual learning.
“Learning liberated” — Optima Ed’s mission for global access.
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Send us Fan Mail Adam Mangana is the Co-Founder and CEO of Optima Ed, the first full-time VR homeschool backed by Meta. With over 15 years in edtech leadership, he’s pioneering immersive, AI-driven learning experiences that expand access to quality education and reimagine how, where, and why students learn. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Optima Ed blends classical education with cutting-edge VR technology.Why the future of learning is immersive, individualized, and accessible.Th...