School choice and educational resources nonprofit.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of Libertarians for Learning to provide Lending Libraries to as many communities as possible, to distribute free workbooks for pre-k through 6th grade children, and to provide scholarships to students for university, college, trade school or other certification programs through fundraising and private donors. ible, to distribute free workbooks for pre-k through 6th grade children, and to provide scholarships to students for university, college, trade school or other certification programs through fundraising and private donors.
Vision Statement
It is Libertarians for Learning vision to provide education outside of government funding. With humble beginnings building Lending Libraries, we envision expansion by opening up Neighborhood Schools that will provide children a customized curriculum that best suits each child’s educational needs. WE hope to see this trend take off and expand across the country and beyond!
Founded on Thursday, April 22, 2021, in New Orleans by Amy Misko, “LIBERTARIANS FOR LEARNING”, began the work to help change the world of learning for ALL of OUR young children about to embark on their path to educational learning success. WE are honored and excited to embark on this great FREE educational endeavor.
Libertarians for Learning” is a 501(C)3 Non-Profit charity, supported solely by private donations. WE accept NO government money of any kind. It has three main goals:
1.) Install and maintain “Lending Libraries” to encourage all people to read, learn and expand their knowledge and awareness of our world, All Day Every Day.
2.) FREE distribution of Pre-K through Grade 6 workbooks by hosting “Great Big Workbook Giveaways.”
3.) Scholarships for students for university, college, trade school or other certification programs.
4) Promote Education Savings Accounts for ALL children.
5.) Create Neighborhood Schools to provide children a quality education and teachers employment where they are valued.
The very first “Lending Library” was installed at 6830 Canal Blvd, New Orleans LA 70124, just before Covid-19 hit (February 2020) and forced the closure of our businesses, schools and public libraries. Master Maintenance owner, Mr. “Elliot” Takhauv was so impressed by this free Lending Library, that he donated his materials and labor for this first “Free Lending Library” installation. This first “Lending Library” has been a central source of reading materials, in Orleans Parish, especially during the pandemic, when our local public libraries were closed. It is filled with books for babies, youngsters, teens and adults. It has coloring books and art books. It has little free gifts and games, too. Libertarians for Learning will be building and installing more “Lending Libraries” everywhere, as funding permits.
During the pandemic, Amy Misko’s growing concern and alarm, that the continued closure of Pre-K learning centers and Public Schools during this past year has left a huge number of children in Louisiana and our country, completely unprepared to start their Kindergarten or Grade 1 studies. This concern and alarm, was the inspiration for creating the charity, “Libertarians for Learning”. “Libertarians for Learning” purchases and distributes, FREE, Pre-K through Grade 6 workbooks along with pencils, crayons, etc. These workbooks teach young children how to read and write, count and color, math and science. These basic tools are the very foundation of human learning. These workbooks are easy to use and along with some parental or mentoring guidance, young children CAN be prepared for their future of educational success. We recently added a tutorial service for children who may need additional help with their studies. The tutor can meet with and assist a child with their workbook learning. Our tutors are university students, retired teachers or non-profit volunteers. Call for more information 228-286-9492.
The Scholarship Program’s first scholarship is underwritten at Tulane University, by the Amy and Louis Misko Scholarship Fund. The recipient criteria are 1.) From the Greater New Orleans geographic area. 2.) Students who demonstrate financial need. 3.) Students who identify as first or second generation college students. The scholarship program is focused on helping local students with financial need, not necessarily the highest grade point average. And for students who are first or second generation Americans.
Amy relocated to Biloxi Mississippi in 2021 and is still dedicated to Libertarians for Learning. Her newest Lending Library was installed at 132 Keesler Circle in Biloxi where she also host “Great Big Workbook Giveaways” for local families. Amy’s next course of action is to open a Neighborhood School, also known as a microschool, that will be fully funded by donors through Libertarians for Learning. As more and more parents and guardians see the downfall of government funded public schools, a need for alternative education has never been more clearly needed!
Amy Misko believes in the principles of freedom, that OUR children deserve better than having the state as a father, and should be provided REAL and NON-CORRUPT education. Education is not one size fits all and WE need better options! This is why Libertarians for Learning was created. WE are so excited to start Neighborhood Schools and hope that this freedom loving form of education takes off across the United States and beyond. This is a big job and WE will need your help! Please use the links below to see how you can help in our mission.
I have never let schooling interfere with my education.
-Mark Twain
