Run a private discussion forum just for the current cohort

Set up a private space, such as a Circle or Discord server, that only opens to students once they enroll and closes to new posts after the cohort ends. Post one discussion prompt tied to each week's lesson so students have a reason to check in and talk to each other.

Why it works: A time-boxed community gives enrolled students a sense of belonging to a specific group, which keeps students engaged through to the end instead of dropping off after the first week.