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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? Or something else entirely? ...
Exclusive Report: As Movement Grows, Microschools Aren’t So ‘Micro’ Anymore
The spread of private school choice programs are fueling growth, but public schools also see the model’s potential. Microschools are also less “micro” than they ...
Here’s what alternative grading models could look like
Education experts are examining alternative ways of grading that are more equitable and foster a better learning environment than the traditional letter grading, percentages and ...
Microschools as an Emerging Education Model
Microschools typically are small, have multi-age classrooms, and focus on self-paced learning. But they vary tremendously in setting, size, and focus. The best currently available ...
The Importance of Holding Microschools Accountable
As school choice expands and new models such as microschools emerge, policymakers and advocates must ensure that these options adhere to accountability standards and do ...
Homeschooling becomes more mainstream as registrations rise in Australia
An estimated 45,000 children were homeschooled in Australia last year. Experts believe changing attitudes towards education is driving the boom. What’s next? Advocates say different ...