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Teachers’ Lounge – February 11, 2025
Get the most up-to-date insights on search and enrollment trends, classes in demand, and business opportunities.

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Business & Marketing: 

🚀 Thinking about growing your Outschool business? Join us for a special Lunch & Learn: From Solo to Scaled on Friday, February 21st at 9:00 am PST to explore whether becoming an organization is the right next step for you. We’ll cover what to consider before applying, how to prepare, and what the process looks like. Can’t make it live? We’ll have an on-demand opportunity available afterward.

🔗 Register now and take the next step toward scaling your success!

Memberships are Here! Optimize Your Business for the Shift! 

Memberships have launched on Outschool, bringing new opportunities for educators to generate recurring revenue and provide families with ongoing learning experiences. While we’re still in the early stages, here are some key strategies to experiment with as demand shifts:

➡️ Leverage One-Time Classes: Use these as entry points for your funnel and consider increasing bookable sections at the end of each month to capture families using up credits.

➡️ Create Thematically Aligned Class Funnels: Guide learners from one-time and short classes into longer courses by structuring clear learning pathways.

➡️ Offer Shorter Courses: Align with credit allocation tiers and provide a seamless option for families looking for structured learning within their membership.

➡️ Try Pop-Up Style Classes: Offer one-time, exploratory classes throughout the month to help learners discover new interests and engage with your teaching.

Since Memberships are new, experimentation will be key! We’ll continue gathering insights and updating strategies as we learn more about family purchasing behaviors. Stay tuned for more updates and start testing what works best for your business 🔎

As families join Memberships, they’ll notice some differences in how they browse and enroll in classes. Understanding these changes will help you better support learners and optimize your offerings. Learn about the parent experience here and out how to identify these enrollments here.

Memberships are rolling out gradually, so if you or a family don’t see the option yet, access will continue to expand over time. Thank you for your patience!

Big Changes Coming to the Educator Library!

We’re excited to announce a major redesign of the Educator Library, launching in the next couple of weeks! 🎉

Here’s what you can expect:

✅ Personalized Experience – Create an account to access the full Educator Library.

✅ Clearer Navigation – Streamlined sections and drop-down menus for easy browsing.

✅ Exclusive Content – A new separation between public and educator-only resources.

✅ Interactive Forums – Connect with fellow educators in a more engaging way.

When the new Educator Library launches, you’ll see a pop-up with a walkthrough video to guide you through the new experience. Keep an eye out, we can’t wait for you to explore! 🚀


February Share the Love

February is the perfect time to Spread the Love of Outschool and invite learners in your network to try their first class. 

During the month of February, valid referrals via your OUTreach referral link or code will unlock awesome prizes:

  • 💰$50 per Referral: For each valid referral, educators will earn a $50 USD cash bonus.
  • 💎 “Golden Referral” Bonus: The top referrer will earn an additional $1000 USD bonus*.
  • 🚀 Featured Teacher Spotlight: The top 5 referrers will be included in a dedicated email feature & social media spotlight sent to thousands of Outschool families*.
  • 📚 Learning Credit: Every teacher with 3 or more valid referrals in February will earn a one-time $100 USD cash bonus.

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*No purchase necessary. Ends 2/28/25, 11:59pm PT. US residents only, 18 or older, who are teachers who offer classes on Outschool.com. Void where prohibited. Subject to Official Rules.


Just a Few More Days! Help Us Hit 150k Bookable Sections by February 15

We’re in the final days of Outschool’s busiest enrollment season! Historically, enrollments peak through February 15, and learners are still searching for more options.

We’re so close to hitting our BIG goal, with 130,000+ bookable sections listed so far—but we need one last push to meet learner demand.

Now is the perfect time to add more live classes and sections to connect with eager learners before this high-demand period ends!

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Platform Updates:

Marketing Image Reminder

As of February 10, 2025, only classes with a square marketing image are being featured in some social media marketing streams. If your class doesn’t have a square marketing image uploaded, it won’t be promoted on social media. To ensure your class continues to reach a wide audience, please update your class with a square marketing image at your earliest convenience. Adding the image after the deadline will reinstate your class’s eligibility for marketing promotions. Many educators have already made this update, and we’re excited to see your creative touch on your class’ social ads!

Spotlight on High-Demand, Low-Supply Classes


These segments have high demand but limited availability*, making them prime opportunities for educators to fill. By offering your expertise in these areas, may help you reach more learners, and contribute to a more balanced supply on Outschool!
Class FormatClass  SubjectClass TopicAge bucketDay of WeekTime of Day (PST)
enrichment_or_clubLife SkillsLife Skills > Outdoor Survival Skills8-10, 11-13Thursday8am-2pm
enrichment_or_clubLife SkillsLife Skills > Social Skills3-7Saturday8am-2pm
enrichment_or_clubEnglishEnglish Language Arts > Reading > Phonics3-7Tuesday3pm-6pm
courseMathMath > Arithmetic > Addition8-10Wednesday3pm-6pm
courseScience & NatureScience > Space & Astronomy8-10Wednesday3pm-6pm
enrichment_or_clubScience & NatureScience > Medical Science8-10, 11-13Thursday8am-2pm
enrichment_or_clubEnglishEnglish Language Arts > Spelling3-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-18Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday3pm-6pm
one_on_oneScience & NatureMath > Pre-Calculus3-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-18Wednesday3pm-6pm
enrichment_or_clubEnglishEnglish Language Arts > Spelling3-7, 8-10Monday8am-2pm
enrichment_or_clubEnglishEnglish Language Arts > Spelling8-10Tuesday3pm-6pm
courseWorld LanguagesLanguages > Japanese11-13Friday3pm-6pm
one_on_oneMusicMusic > Brass Instruments > Trombone8-10Friday3pm-6pm
one_on_oneScience & NatureMath > Pre-Calculus3-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-18Tuesday8am-2pm
courseWorld LanguagesLanguages > French3-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-18Wednesday8am-2pm
enrichment_or_clubLife SkillsLife Skills > Social Skills > Friendship & Conversation Skills8-10Friday3pm-6pm
one_on_oneSocial StudiesSocial Studies > Geography8-10, 11-13, 14-18Sunday1am-7am
courseEnglishEnglish Language Arts > Grammar8-10Wednesday3pm-6pm
one_on_oneMathStandardized Test Prep3-7, 8-10. 11-13Tuesday3pm-6pm
one_on_oneMusicMusic > Brass Instruments > Trombone8-10Tuesday3pm-6pm
enrichment_or_clubScience & NatureScience > Medical Science8-10, 11-13Saturday3pm-6pm

*Based on Outschool data between [February 1, 2025] to February 11, 2025.


Data Insights:

Parent Topic Requests

Outschool families are looking for these classes! Consider creating lessons around these in-demand topics* to fulfill demand, which may help increase your enrollments.

Age RequestedClass Topic Requested
3Early Learning: Letters, Colors, and the Alphabet
6Czech Language for Beginners: Reading, Writing, and Speaking
7Dragon Ball Z Character Drawing: Action Heroes and Warrior
8Korean Language Lessons
8Roblox Fashion and Styling: Designing Outfits in Virtual Worlds
9Mathematic Bootcamp
10Art and Creativity Workshops
10Fashion Illustration: Designing Clothing and Apparel
10Squishmallow Show and Tell: Sharing and Collecting Fun
10Forza Horizon 4 Social Club
10Self-Paced Astronomy: Exploring the Universe at Your Own Speed
11Immersive Spanish Language Courses
11Art Class: Drawing Cartoon Characters
11Sunday Dance Classes
11Acrylic Painting for Beginners: Landscapes and Plants
11Guitar Lessons for Beginners
13Children’s Theater in German: Acting and Storytelling
13Quilting for Beginners: Techniques and Patterns
13Introduction to Welding: Hands-On Skills for Beginners
16Financial Management for Teens
16Japanese Language for Beginners
18Music Production and Vocal Training: Creating and Performing Songs

See All Parent Topic Requests

*Based on top topics requested by parents in January 2025.

What’s Trending:

Enrollment Trends

Find out which ages, class times, and topics drove the most enrollments on Outschool over the past two weeks. 

See the Insights 

Professional Learning Opportunities:

Upcoming Live Sessions

Get Started with Outschool in Under 30 Minutes!

Our on-demand Outschool Orientation gives new educators the tools and insights to succeed; those who attended have been seen to sell their first class faster on average! Watch at your convenience to learn how to navigate the platform, set up an engaging virtual classroom, and create memorable learning experiences.

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🔬Educator Success Lab: Experiment. Iterate. Succeed 🔬

These weekly workshops, held every Wednesday at 12:00 PM EST, are designed to help you refine your class listings and grow your business on Outschool. Each session combines expert tips and interactive breakout activities to boost your success.

Upcoming Topics:
📅 February 12: Testing Your Ideas – Learn how to A/B test class offerings and formats to discover what works best for your audience.
📅 February 19: Understanding Market Trends – Analyze seasonality, learner demand, and emerging topics on Outschool.

📅 February 26: Scaling Success – Build pathways and funnels to retain learners across multiple classes and grow your business

👉 Register Now to take your classes to the next level!

🧑‍🏫 OrgSuccess Workshop: Navigating the Business Terrain on Outschool 🧑‍🏫

Designed exclusively for organizations on Outschool, this live meeting is a deep dive into best practices, valuable insights, and collaborative discussions that will empower your organization to navigate the Outschool landscape confidently.

👉 Spots are open— Register Now

Join the Educator Accelerator Program! ✨ 

Wherever you are on your Outschool journey, there’s a cohort designed just for you! From Kickstart Your Success to Building Blocks for Success, Refining Your Strategy, and Scaling for Success, this program offers tailored insights, strategies, and support to help you grow your teaching business.

📢 Spots are limited—Register now!

Increase your impact and learn new strategies that inspire a love of learning with the ACE Teaching Framework. On average, educators who complete this framework have seen over 4x the enrollments*!

Explore the ACE Framework

*Based on February 2025 data.


Global Insights 

Jumpstart your global business by creating classes for subjects, times, and days popular with families outside the U.S. and Canada.

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