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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 not divert critical resources from a universally accessible, high-quality public education system. The rapid growth of microschools and their acceptance of taxpayer dollars in certain states raises questions about their

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What can we learn from Arizona’s universal school vouchers? (Podcast & transcript)

Arizona was the first state in the country to adopt universal school vouchers. But who is benefiting from this program, and who gets left behind? With school voucher questions on several state ballots right now, we look at lessons from Arizona. Today, On Point: Our latest collaboration with ProPublica.

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What are microschools? The small classrooms growing large in the school choice movement

An educational environment that is tricky to define and difficult to track, microschools have popped up as a growing alternative to traditional schools across the country. The small classroom settings have become increasingly popular since the pandemic, especially among parents with neurodivergent students.

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The rise of ‘micro-schools’: Parents opt for alternative child learning amid public education concerns

Micro-schools offer students a small community as well as flexible schedules and assignments “A lot of micro-schools these days focus on project-based and experiential learning, too,” Barham said. “The kids I’ve met are really engaged because they’re not just sitting at desks — they’re out in the community, collaborating on hands-on projects and drawing real-world

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Next Wave of Microschool Founders are More Diverse, Less Likely to be Educators

The face of microschooling is changing — from the racial diversity and professional background of its founders to how these small, nontraditional learning centers finance their operations. An analysis of the burgeoning sector shows greater numbers of Black and Hispanic founders, fewer teachers at the helm and less reliance on tuition.

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National Microschooling Center founders illustrate how microschools are changing K-12 education

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

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