Graduate as early as 14
Most schools hold every student to the same pace.
Ours doesn't. Master the material, move forward, and graduate the moment you're ready, sometimes years ahead of schedule.
“At MBEE, we believe that every child deserves more than a desk and a test. They deserve purpose, power, and a path forward.”
Master The Basics In Early Education’s mission is to provide a safe, faith-friendly, and academically solid microschool option for K–12 students in Phoenix, including an online high school opportunity.
Real Moments
Life at MBEE
How It Works
A real diploma. Your own pace.
The online track uses a nationally accredited, self-paced curriculum, not a login screen you're left alone with.
Nationally Accredited
Every diploma is issued through a nationally accredited, mastery-based program, recognized the same way a traditional high school diploma is.
Mastery-Based, Not Seat-Time
Students move on once they've actually learned the material, not once the clock runs out. That's what makes finishing early possible.
ESA Support Included
Already have an Arizona ESA? Apply directly. Don't have one yet? Our team walks your family through enrollment step by step.
Programs
Every stage, one standard.
Foundations
Small groups, phonics-based reading, number sense, handwriting, and joyful routines that build attention, character, and a love of learning, perfect for emerging readers, students who need more time, or children who haven’t found success in larger classrooms.
Middle Years
Focused instruction in reading comprehension, writing, math, history, and science, with one-on-one support where students need it most, plus study skills, goal setting, and personal responsibility in a gentle, encouraging environment.
High School
Our in-person high school classrooms are currently at capacity. Join the waitlist for the next available seats.
Online High School
Self-paced, ESA-approved, and open now. Some students finish in as little as six months.
She teaches not for applause, but for liberation, preparing learners of all ages to think independently, build sustainably, and lead with wisdom.
Dr. Kelmer Elizabeth Muhammad, EdD is a visionary teacher, school founder, and educational architect dedicated to rebuilding learning from its foundation. As founder and executive director of Master The Basics In Early Education, known professionally as “The Educator,” she advances a new educational paradigm rooted in mastery, self-sufficiency, moral development, and practical intelligence.
Dr. Kelmer Elizabeth Muhammad, EdD, Founder & Executive Director
Questions
What families ask us most
Do I need to already have an ESA to apply?
No. If you already have an Arizona ESA, you can apply directly. If you don't have one yet, our team will walk you through getting one. It's part of what we help with.
How does the pacing actually work?
The online high school track is mastery-based, not seat-time-based. A student moves to the next lesson once they've actually learned the material, with a real teacher checking in along the way, not whenever a clock says a semester is over.
How fast can a student really finish?
It depends entirely on the student. Some families see a student finish in as little as six months by working steadily through the material; others move at a more typical pace. There's no penalty either way. The point is removing the artificial ceiling, not rushing anyone.
What happens after I join the in-person waitlist?
Our K-3, 4-8, and 9-12 in-person classrooms are currently full. Joining the waitlist gets your family on the list to be contacted the moment a seat opens in your student's grade band.
Ready When You Are
Your pace. Your diploma. Your timeline.
Whichever path fits your family, the next step takes five minutes.