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Microschools and Educational Accountability Systems

As both the microschooling movement and school choice programs continue to grow, what role should government accountability systems play connecting the two? I was recently asked to participate in a panel discussion at the ASU+GSV Summit on the...

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One Movement; Infinite Opportunities

“You don’t know what you don’t know” is often attributed to Socrates. I doubt he phrased it that way, but leave it to a 4th‑century philosopher to...

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Above is a collection of images from the Hooper-Renwick Library in metro Atlanta, GA, and from the Urban Librarians Conference in New York.

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Hidden in Plain Sight: How Microschools Can Unlock the Power of Public Libraries

I (Tiffany Blassingame) recently attended a literacy festival in Atlanta. A library system booth caught my eye—it was staffed not just by librarians,...

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You Do Not Have to Be All Things to All People

As new founders begin dreaming about their microschool, one realization (hopefully) comes quickly: you do not have to be all things to all people.

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Parents as Partners, Not Customers: Reframing the Parent–School Relationship

From carlines to conferences, the parents' relationship to their child’s school is necessary. Though often taut with shared responsibility, there is...

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Characteristics of Microschool Student Populations

Today’s highly diversified microschooling movement can be seen growing and evolving in response to educational needs and interests within the...

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Hiring a Great Team When You Can't Match District Salaries

Note: While this article mainly focuses on hiring teachers and competing with district salaries, it is important to note we realize many great...

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Can a Microschool Receive Accreditation Without Losing Its Soul? We Found Out.

In January, we received the news we had been anticipating: The Pearl Remote Democratic High School has been recommended for full Next Generation...

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Making Microschool Governance Work for You

When considering creating a microschool, founders generally begin by focusing on education vision and decisions. It is important at this stage to...

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How Microschools Build Strong Readers

Strong readers are not created by chance. They are developed through intentional, research-based instruction that builds essential literacy skills...

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