Micro Schools Network | Site-Wide Activity https://microschools.com/articles-news/ Activity feed for the entire site. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:44:43 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 248947bbcef4b831c41016becc04c8f4 Micro Schools Network wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=6734 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:28:34 -0400 To Innovate Or Not To Innovate: The Question Facing Florida’s Public Schools As Florida families increasingly customize their children’s education through microschools, homeschool, charter schools, and Education Savings Accounts ( […]

]]> 8a1ee5285f1c8a63df630d9becd2117b Micro Schools Network wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3805 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:22:02 -0400 Tuition Financing for Parents & School Credit Tuition Financing K-12 Tuition Loan programs like those offered by America’s Christian Credit Union and LightStream can help your school avoid the risk […]

]]> 3f2603226f37aaaedb73bd1974decaa3 Micro Schools Network wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3802 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:06:42 -0400 Microschool Loan and Lending Program Get the funding support you need to launch, lead, and confidently grow your  micro school. Apply for an opportunity to access $5,000–$50,000 in fl […]

]]> a54473416257b1851ddd1c91dfa6e13a Micro Schools Network wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3799 Mon, 26 May 2025 08:31:09 -0400 7 Tips to Open a Microschool: Navigating the Legal Landscape and Avoiding Pitfalls Microschools exist in a regulatory gray area where there are rarely clear guidelines. Are they schools? Homeschooling co-ops? Daycares? Tutoring centers? […]

]]> cc6da8cffd304594f513fd994d02f4b5 whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3797 Wed, 21 May 2025 15:02:31 -0400 Exclusive Report: As Movement Grows, Microschools Aren’t So ‘Micro’ AnymoreThe spread of private school choice programs are fueling growth, but public schools also see the model’s potential. Microschools are also less “ […]

]]> a3f209edbcdf77a710e18eca62942c12 whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3755 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:53:00 -0400 Here’s what alternative grading models could look likeEducation experts are examining alternative ways of grading that are more equitable and foster a better learning environment than the traditional letter […]

]]> 275da751a33ba0c4dbb3cc2f49339e90 whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3745 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:22:46 -0400 Calculating Financial Aid, Tuition Assistance​Determining financial aid and tuition assistance can be a sensitive process when engaging with prospective families. To enhance transparency and s […]

]]> f5d01b2dbcae2503c7ab037018cd1ca6 whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3738 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:46:32 -0400 Microschools as an Emerging Education ModelMicroschools typically are small, have multi-age classrooms, and focus on self-paced learning. But they vary tremendously in setting, size, and focus. […]

]]> e8a415d0d22f25a7b2937b6fbbe62339 Micro Schools Network wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3732 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:56:08 -0400 UK Micro SchoolsJo Symes & Alex O’Neill are providing many resources for the growing number of people who want community and support in setting up their own schools or […]

]]> 384a3f949bae3a4a6a857cb403b3647c whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3667 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:20:27 -0500 The Importance of Holding Microschools AccountableAs school choice expands and new models such as microschools emerge, policymakers and advocates must ensure that these options adhere to accountability […]

]]> 5d6317e294f34d7728145c5dd22e4dab whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3739 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:47:25 -0500 Homeschooling becomes more mainstream as registrations rise in AustraliaAn estimated 45,000 children were homeschooled in Australia last year. Experts believe changing attitudes towards education is driving the […]

]]> facbacc4cb3aa461d0259781db9d4833 whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3649 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:22:27 -0500 One country wants to close math achievement gaps by ending academic trackingFor years, much like in the United States, New Zealand has worried about sliding student proficiency in mathematics, as captured by both national and […]

]]> 45ea00a36ec58d3b884fc7a1024f1596 whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3639 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:09:27 -0500 The arts can help students strengthen social-emotional skillsResearch suggests the arts can help students develop empathy and compassion — even if they’re only viewing a work or performance. Going to plays and […]

]]> 9c029c9f0be1d45f66ef2ef7c0b083c0 Micro Schools Network wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3640 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:09:15 -0500 The number of 18-year-olds is about to drop sharply, packing a wallop for colleges — and the economyThat’s because the current class of high school seniors is the last before a long decline begins in the number of 18-year-olds — the traditional age of […]

]]> 5d35e5d47fe6fcd1533666f5e587fa2a whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3637 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:59:27 -0500 How K–12 Can Get a Head Start on Science, Technology, Engineering and MathAs the nation faces a science and technology talent shortage, the earlier students get exposed to these subjects, the better. The State of U.S. […]

]]> d1d7d80eb7c00e4390bf92539df1920d whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3632 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:15:39 -0500 2024 Wrapped: What Polling Revealed About America’s Thoughts on Education The Biggest Hits: Top Education Stories of 2024   Fresh Finds: New Trends in 2024  Fan Favorites: What Parents Want

]]> ef2eb8d5b27fead00503c060f1ee86ac whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3629 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:12:15 -0500 Teens can't get off their phones. Here's what some schools are doing about itSome states are trying to legislate against pervasive phone use in schools. Florida, South Carolina and Louisiana have statewide restrictions — and s […]

]]> 43f85cc7fad0444e2645622f944f4397 whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3625 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 14:32:45 -0500 To Fully Realize Horizon Three, We Need New Accountability SystemsCurrent accountability models, focused on compliance and standardized testing, must be replaced with systems that encourage innovation and local […]

]]> 6bc805cc72ba64a839c60b9b34faac93 Sirag Ahmed started the topic 3366 in the forum Diverse Learners https://microschools.com/member-forums/topic/3366/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:48:46 -0500 Very interesetd

]]> c4ec21e0aac9625f5153290d38716f5e whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3605 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:15:36 -0500 AI Demands Human Creativity in Our Education SystemSince the COVID-19 pandemic, test scores and student GPA across the globe have fallen due to a rocky restart to in-classroom learning, but it wasn’t j […]

]]> 284d0c44579cb37585722dd59aeaac98 whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3602 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:31:11 -0400 More schools than ever are serving vegan meals in California. Here’s how they did itCredit environmentally conscious students — and a handful of state funding programs The curriculum, focused on bringing the farm into the school, h […]

]]> d62409c2c09c130a9c307f4cbdddee0e whitney wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=3595 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:18:19 -0400 How to ensure Native Americans are accurately represented in curriculumWith Thanksgiving and National Native American Heritage Month celebrations on the horizon in November, there are ways that schools can look to local o […]

]]> 8029464b74b1a957a695f73e54ee61f4 whitney changed their profile picture https://microschools.com/articles-news/p/99/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:53:27 -0400 0 622cdbd5a6a297337ac80680f49b6e42 whitney replied to the topic Current Job Listings in the forum HR & Policies https://microschools.com/member-forums/topic/current-job-listings/#post-3579 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:27:10 -0400 Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Masterminds VIP Micro-School Program Manager 5-7k monthly + housing allowance

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]]> f335c9db70172adce3ad757151150e13 whitney replied to the topic Current Job Listings in the forum HR & Policies https://microschools.com/member-forums/topic/current-job-listings/#post-3578 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:22:08 -0400 Phoenix, AZ (Bilingual-SPA/ENG) Humanities/ELD Coach (Innovative Micro High School) – 50-60k annuallyWho We Are and What We Are Looking For…

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]]> ee56cbad52bde896a5f04325f6864802 whitney started the topic Current Job Listings in the forum HR & Policies https://microschools.com/member-forums/topic/current-job-listings/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:19:30 -0400 Please post links for jobs available at your school.

]]> 38d584388c41794344c20a7038358fc7 whitney started the topic Seeking Insurance Policy in the forum HR & Policies https://microschools.com/member-forums/topic/seeking-insurance-policy/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:07:44 -0400 Hi! We have a new micro school owner in Indiana that is having difficulty securing a small insurance plan for this school year. They are just starting and only part-time. Does anyone have information or leads? Thanks!

]]> 6649ac38fd94899ec3c468eaf1c8ddd7 The Kineo School started the topic Creative and low cost marketing in the forum Marketing https://microschools.com/member-forums/topic/creative-and-low-cost-marketing/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 18:50:20 -0500 I would love to hear about absolutely any ideas you have for marketing that is free or low cost. If it is a bit more expensive but has been really worthwhile I would like to know about that too. With such low budgets this is an area where many microschools struggle. How do you spend carefully to get more enrollment and then get more tuition to…Read more

]]> 458694872c28df166f4fa8b9d971a415 The Kineo School replied to the topic Creative ideas for new parent engagement in the forum Parent Engagement https://microschools.com/member-forums/topic/creative-ideas-for-new-parent-engagement/#post-3302 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 18:47:00 -0500 I do a monthly coffee morning. We meet at a local coffee shop. Only works for parents who don’t work out have flexible hours.

This year we have tried some low key events where parents are invited to come in for last 30 mins of the school day to join in a Valentine’s Day Party, Hot Cocoa Social, Lego Leap Day… This has been a low commitment…Read more

]]> 15cc9b15dc8ad0bdb6928eb9c0152a5d The Kineo School started the topic Fundraising in the forum Fundraising https://microschools.com/member-forums/topic/fundraising/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 18:39:35 -0500 As a less than 20 student microschool fundraising is an important part of our financial plan. The tiny parent group that we have makes this hard as we don’t want to keep leaning on them to but fundraising items. I would love to hear about any different or low demand fundraisers that you have used. Here are some we have tried. Some are more fun…Read more

]]> 35bc672e7c2579ef6cb51574cef67fb0 MYSA Micro School changed their profile picture https://microschools.com/articles-news/p/6/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:02:16 -0400 0 cdb2f07f734d801aa4c085aa96dfbeab MYSA Micro School's profile was updated https://microschools.com/articles-news/p/5/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:38:03 -0400 0 b22db9f63b46b497d1f3d44402fee0d9 Micro Schools Network wrote a new post https://microschools.com/?p=165 Sat, 17 Jun 2023 16:44:27 -0400 Accreditation Options for Micro SchoolsThere are several accrediting authorities for private schools in the United States and internationally. Accrediting organizations assess and recognize […]

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