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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 ...
One country wants to close math achievement gaps by ending academic tracking
For years, much like in the United States, New Zealand has worried about sliding student proficiency in mathematics, as captured by both national and international ...
The arts can help students strengthen social-emotional skills
Research suggests the arts can help students develop empathy and compassion — even if they’re only viewing a work or performance. Going to plays and ...
The number of 18-year-olds is about to drop sharply, packing a wallop for colleges — and the economy
That’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 ...