National Microschooling Center's Thursday Bulletin
Hello Microschooling Community!
Federal officials this morning previewed forthcoming regulations for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit including:
The proposed new regulations state that participating states are not permitted to impose their own operating requirements about the type of school scholarship recipients may attend beyond the broad language in the federal law, according to the Treasury and Education Department officials.
Another major development allows married taxpayers filing jointly to claim a combined nonrefundable federal income tax credit of up to $3,400, while individual filers may claim up to $1,700 for cash contributions to eligible scholarship grant organizations.
Additionally, scholarship granting organizations will not be permitted to earmark any contributions for a particular student.
In this week's edition: evolving school models to prepare students to succeed in our fast-changing world, what students in charge of their own learning can look like, new instructional leadership cohort, a spotlight on partnership provider Miaplaza and other events…
Preparing Students To Succeed in Our Changing Economy
What Microschools Are Demonstrating About Preparing Students for the Future is Don Soifer’s new essay on the Center website this week. Many of today’s microschool models, “Can look very different than those in the traditional systems more familiar to us, as do their impacts, and in ways that support student flourishing to meet these challenges.”
When Students Are in Charge of Their Own Learning
Rubric Reboot 2026: What Happens When Learners Set the Standards, an inspiring essay from Texas microschool founder (and NMC’s Outreach Coordinator) Erin Flynn discusses and details what matters most about models that authentically embody what it means for students to be in charge of their learning.
Dr. Flynn presents her Hedge School's ready-for-action-or-iteration self evaluation rubric around domains for performance and understanding, created collaboratively with her high school students.
Membership is Now Prorated!
Center membership runs July 1st-June 30th and is now prorated to only $75 for the remainder of the membership year! Wondering about member benefits? Take a look here to learn what membership offers you and your microschool! Reminder: one membership covers all your team for one campus!
In Person Workshops!
Centerville, Georgia, Saturday, October 17th, 9am-2pm
The Center is excited to partner with Middle Georgia to hold a full-day how-to microschooling workshop! We are covering all the need-to-knows and Georgia specifics!
Join us for this full-day workshop (lunch is provided!). Location provided after registration.
Nashville, Tennessee, Saturday, November 14th, 9:30am-3:15pm CT
The Center is partnering with Beacon Center of Tennessee for a full-day microschooling workshop! We're covering topics such as Microschooling Trends, Opportunities in Microschooling, Local policy and resources available to founders from Beacon Center of Tennessee, Programming, Teaching & Learning...and so much more!
Join us for this full-day workshop (lunch is provided!). Location provided after registration.
Our second fall cohort signup is now live in our member portal! Back by popular demand and led by Tiffany Blassingame, founder of The Ferguson School and NMC National Ecosystem Cultivator, Instructional Leadership will guide microschool founders in exploring and planning the critical components of instructional leadership, strategy innovation, and
processes for constructive feedback and coaching teachers. This is a 6-week, members-only cohort meeting virtually on Monday nights beginning on 10/19. Not a member? Don't let that stop you. Join Center membership today to sign up for this operational cohort! Cohorts are just one of the many member benefits for microschool founders!
Virtual Events You Won't Want to Miss
Hot Topic Webinar: Conversations with National School Choice Awareness Foundation
Join the National Microschooling Center and Shelby Doyle, Senior Vice President of Policy and National Partnerships at the National School Choice Awareness Foundation, on October 7th at 4pmPT/7pmET for a
conversation about what parents really want to know when they’re searching for a different options, how to make your microschool stand out to prospective families, ways to communicate what makes your microschool special, and so much more!
Are youe evaluating curriculum, tools, and operational resources for a winter change or launch? We have the perfect event just for that!
Join the National Microschooling Center and Partnership Providers
Bloomy, Empowered, Insurance Canopy, Miacademy, Prism, Redwood Literacy, and Unlock Math for this one-stop shop opportunity to hear from and interact with NMC Partnership Providers and learn about trusted resources available to microschools!
This event will take place virtually on Thursday, October 15th, at 4 pm PT/7 pm ET. Register here to attend.
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program: What Microschools Need to Know
Join the National Microschooling Center and Andrew Nelms, Student First Technologies Head of Government Affairs & Strategic Partnerships, on November 5th at 4pm PT/7pm ET to learn what microschools need to know about the
upcoming Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program. There will be a Q&A, so bring your questions! *We do not record our webinars. We highly encourage you to attend to access the content and get your questions answered.
All the Need-to-Know info about Learning Tools and Providers
Considering learning tools, curriculum or other services for your microschool this year? Then you won’t want to miss theAccess Point, the ultimate place for gathering discounts, deals and info!
This week we're spotlighting Partnership Provider Miaplaza! Miaplaza provides an accredited curriculum via Miacademy (K-8) and Clever Dragons (for boys), and MiaPrep (7-12th). The curriculum covers all core subjects (i.e. Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts) plus a wide range of electives including computer skills, foreign languages, American Sign Language, life skills, and career exploration. The program is widely loved by students for its engaging educational videos and games, safe social features, and built-in reward systems. Discounts are available for Center members. Interested in connecting with Miaplaza? Visit ourAccess Point catalog, take a look around, and complete the form at the top of the page for more information!
Events You Need to Know About
Take a look for virtual trainings, conferences, local meetups and more!
Sneak Peak Meeting!, Monday, October 5th 4pm PT/7pm ET
New to microschooling? Join the Center's Outreach Coordinator (and Texas microschool founder!), Dr. Erin Flynn, for your inside glimpse at microschooling and all the Center has to offer!
Join the Center's National Ecosystem Cultivator (and Georgia microschool founder!), Tiffany Blassingame, to meet up with microschool founders and leaders from across Alabama! Bring your Alabama questions and resources! Interested in joining? Email tiffany@microschoolingcenter.org
Have a question? Want to share an idea or resource? We love hearing from you, reach out any time!
Ashley & Don Soifer
and the team of the National Microschooling Center
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