Musk’s Ad Astra preschool is the next step in his anti-woke education dreams

Ad Astra, Elon Musk's latest venture, brings a high-end Montessori preschool to Bastrop, Texas. Backed by $137 million from the Musk Foundation, the school aims to foster creativity and STEM learning for children aged 3 to 9. Located near Musk's other enterprises, Ad Astra reflects his vision for practical, hands-on education. While some see it as a bold investment in the future workforce, critics question its alignment with Musk's polarizing political stances.

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By Dana Hull

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