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Plio Academy
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AI education for every child

Free, self-paced AI lessons for ages 5–17. All your child needs is a browser. Meet Lio, their AI learning companion.

100% free
Self-paced
No downloads
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The education gap is real

AI is reshaping every industry. Most children will graduate without ever learning what it is.

5 states

states have adopted AI education guidelines

78%

of parents want schools to teach AI

<10%

of schools offer AI-specific instruction

Three tracks, one mission

Programs that grow with your child

From curiosity to creation. Every program is completely free.

Lio as a Explorers guide

Explorers

Ages 5–8

Play-based discovery. Kids learn what AI is, how machines see and hear, and digital safety — through stories, games, and creative projects.

What is AI?Digital safetyCreative AI artSelf-paced
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Lio as a Builders guide

Builders

Ages 9–12

Hands-on technical skills — block coding, training AI models, understanding data bias — through structured projects and real tools.

Block codingTrain an AIData & bias24 lessons
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Lio as a Innovators guide

Innovators

Ages 13–17

Real-world AI application — Python programming, ethics debates, career exploration, and a capstone project presented to the community.

PythonAI ethicsCareersSelf-paced
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How it works

Three steps. Zero cost. Real impact.

STEP 01

Create a free account

Sign up in 60 seconds. A parent or guardian sets up the account and adds their child.

STEP 02

Learn at your own pace

24 interactive lessons guided by Lio — from AI basics to building real projects. Plus math and logic Builder Tools.

STEP 03

Track every milestone

Parents get a dashboard with progress, skill maps, and weekly updates. You always know what your child is learning.

For parents & guardians

You'll always know what's happening

Your child learns with Lio. You see every milestone, every struggle, every breakthrough.

Lio with a parent — mom variantLio with a parent — dad variant

Progress dashboard

See exactly where your child is — lessons completed, skills growing, and what's next.

Weekly Lio updates

Every Sunday, Lio sends you a summary: what was learned, badges earned, and conversation starters.

Skill map

Visual map of your child's growth across AI concepts, coding, critical thinking, and academic foundations.

Smart suggestions

When your child struggles, Lio suggests a Builder Tool lesson to strengthen the underlying skill — gently, never as punishment.

Plus: bilingual family activities (English & Spanish) sent home with every lesson.

For educators

Teach what you know.
Earn doing it.

Plio Academy connects vetted educators with families who need 1-on-1 tutoring. Set your own rate, pick your subjects, and teach on your schedule — fully online.

  • Live video sessions with a built-in whiteboard
  • Set your hourly rate — we handle payments
  • Flexible scheduling, no minimums
  • Background-checked, approved instructors only

Live 1-on-1 sessions

Video + shared whiteboard. Everything you need, built in.

Applications reviewed within 3–5 business days
Lio — Plio Academy's AI learning companion

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