Homeschools
Why church-based homeschool learning centers are gaining popularity in Massachusetts(The 74) â In Worcester, Massachusetts, GROW Christian Learning Center lives up to its name. A homeschool program with both full-time and part-time enrollment options, it has grown… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: How one-room schoolhouses hold the keys to education reform and successDo one-room schoolhouses hold the keys to solving the educational crisis in this country? What if its values of local control, a strong sense of community and built-in accountability have… Read More
Homeschools
Hybrid schools continue post-COVID growth through enrollment and new school startupsStarting a hybrid school is no longer unconventional but is an increasingly common, and popular, way to go. Thatâs according to the latest study by the… Read More
Christian Schools
Education âHEROâ calls on churches to support microschoolsDalena Wallace isnât one to sit still â especially when it comes to education. The Wichita-area mom has an impressive resume of homeschooling her own six… Read More
Christian Schools
Second annual âHeartland Hybrid and Microschool Summitâ to highlight importance of new education models(The Sentinel) â An event scheduled for late September â the second annual âHeartland Hybrid and Microschool Summitâ â will highlight the growing importance of this new model… Read More
Homeschools
Florida eases regulations on microschools, expanding access to locations without local government approvalFrank and Natalie Farro needed space in 2020 to start a microschool in Coral Springs, Florida. However, they couldnât find a suitable place to host them long term. âLocation has… Read More
Government
Utah Legislature passes bill easing regulations on microschoolsWith the rise of microschools and learning pods, the Utah Legislature has been debating legislation to remove barriers for microschools and home-based education in the state. The bill, S.B. Read More
Christian Schools
Church-based microschools are âsprouting everywhere’One of the signs of âeducation entrepreneurshipâ surging throughout the country since the COVID-19 pandemic is church-based microschools â and theyâre âsprouting everywhere.â So says Kerry… Read More
Homeschools
Upcoming âHeartland Hybrid and Microschools Summitâ in Kansas City set to grow education freedom movementIf education is the final frontier in American freedom, its pioneers and homesteaders are meeting in Kansas City next weekend to map the open prairie and help each other plant… Read More
Homeschools
Microschools continue to be a popular alternative for families seeking a better education for their childrenMicroschools and learning pods are growing so popular for families around the country, they have received national media attention. These learning environments tend to be smaller… Read More
Homeschools
Former public school educators turning to homeschooling and microschoolingParents and educators alike are abandoning traditional public schools in favor of alternative models such as homeschooling and microschooling, finding they better serve students unique needs. Six months into the… Read More
Christian Schools
West Virginia church opens microschool, triples enrollment in two yearsWhen West Virginiaâs Expression Prep Academy opened with 15 students in 2022, its team had already overcome significant challenges just to launch in time for the school year. âWe started… Read More
Christian Schools
Former public school teacher opens Christian microschool, reaches maximum capacity after one yearWhen Mercedes Grant tried opening a Virginia microschool in July 2022, she organized meetups and small classes to generate interest. But no one signed up for months. âI knew I… Read More
Christian Schools
Small town Christian microschool to grow out of Arizona church, showcasing promise of school choice for rural AmericaSnowflake is a small Arizona town of nearly 7,000, with a public school, charter school and Lutheran school. Next year, it will have its first microschool. When local resident Laurie… Read More
Christian Schools
West Virginia microschool serves dozens of students with Christ-centered learning in first yearWhen Melissa Mohr realized the school she worked at did not align with her educational philosophy, she and a few other like-minded educators discussed opening a Christian microschool. Microschools and… Read More
Government
Microschools offer flexible span of educational opportunities, endless choice for families(reimaginED) â Originally tagged âpandemic learning pods,â as though once the COVID-19 emergency had passed, so would these traditional education alternatives, the micro-school phenomenon appears ready to shed its born-of-the-moment… Read More
Government
Micro-school pioneer: If I can do it, so can you(reimaginED) â Before all the buzz about learning pods and micro-schools, some folks were already creating learning pods and micro-schools. Jaime Manfra went down this path 10 years ago. Her… Read More
Government
Entrepreneurâs worldwide micro-school network encourages âheroesâ to pursue self-directed learning(reimaginED) â Every comic book superhero has an origin story â a narrative that informs his or her identity and motivation. Orphaned science whiz Peter Parker became Spider-Man after being… Read More
Government
The little micro-school that couldLEESBURG, Fla. â When the time came to begin sketching out plans for her own little school, Nikki Duslak sat in her breakfast nook at 2 a.m. with a notepad,… Read More