Microschools have been around for many years, but many more people enrolled in them during the pandemic. In this conversation, I chatted with Tiffany Dudley, an educator who helped cofound a microschool to help her son during the pandemic. She’s also the co-leader of the Black Mothers Forum’s Economic Development Team. The Black Mothers Forum […]
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Many families reconsidered their relationships with K-12 education amid the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, microschools came to the fore. Instead of building large schools accommodating hundreds or thousands of students, microschool leaders plant schools in storefronts, libraries, and empty dance studios. These small schools can range in size, serving anywhere from 5 to 100
With all the surprises sprung on the world over the last few years, it can be both exciting and frightening to imagine what 2023 might hold. Will this be a year defined by amazing breakthroughs for humanity—like cracking the formula for nuclear fusion and clearing a path to abundant clean energy? Or will it be
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As teachers, we know that kids are unique individuals and learn differently from one another. And while teachers do an amazing job at teaching students at all different levels, sometimes the school system isn’t working for them. Therefore, attending a microschool can be the perfect fit. To learn more about this, I have guest Iman
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A common criticism regarding microschools, learning pods, unschooling approaches and other non-traditional educational models is that they don’t work well for, or exclude, neurodiverse learners, including those on the autism spectrum or those who have dyslexia, ADHD or other special learning needs. The reality is that these more personalized learning models can work well for
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Have you wondered if education could look different? We all know that alternative options exist. Homeschools, charter schools, magnet schools, religious schools, language immersion schools, and the list goes on and on. But, the bottom line is that these alternatives aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. Post-Covid, thousands of families have safety concerns regarding bigger schools
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It’s undeniable that the COVID-19 pandemic has upended how Americans feel about public education. Dissatisfied, angry, and often disgusted by what they discovered through at-home virtual learning about the education their children were receiving, many families made the choice to pull their children out of public schools in favor of private schools, at-home education, or
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The pandemic has been devastating for school communities and as the quarantines and disruptions have dragged on, it’s led scores of educators at traditional schools to leave their jobs. Some teachers have stepped away from the profession entirely but many others have instead moved to alternative education models, embracing the role of innovators in this
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For parents and teachers frustrated with remote learning and school closures due to COVID-19, microschools have been an increasingly popular education alternative. But proponents say the schools – which typically serve 15 students or fewer – are more than just a pandemic fad. “Lots of people are asking if small scale is the answer to
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Micro schools are gaining popularity in the Phoenix area as families search for flexibility and teachers express overwhelming stress due to conditions brought on by the pandemic and the never-ending coronavirus variants. While some parents prefer remote learning in the current COVID-19 climate, others are seeking schooling options elsewhere. Micro schools offer a solution with
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A study published in the journal Theory & Research in Social Education, led by North Carolina State University researcher Meghan McGlinn Manfra, suggests students can develop problem-solving skills by analyzing historical data — enhancing not only their computational thinking, but also understanding of social studies concepts.
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Since COVID-19, some parents in search of educational alternatives for their children have turned to microschools. Here, Barnett Berry, a research professor in education at the University of South Carolina, explains what makes microschools distinct from other schools.
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