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What CAP Got Wrong About Microschools

The Center for American Progress last week published a paper, “The Importance of Holding Microschools Accountable,” recommending new federal regulation, including definitions, of microschools.

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Center Testimony to the North Dakota Legislature

As the North Dakota legislature considers a proposal to offer important flexibility for microschools from some of the nation's most restrictive...

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What Does School Choice Mean to a Microschool Founder?

As we celebrate National School Choice Week (the 15th anniversary!), we often think about the significant impact school choice has on the life of a...

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Why Creating a Microschool isn’t as Daunting as you Might Think

(From Stand Together) - These founders thought creating a microschool was impossible — until they started asking for help.

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Microschool Starter Training

Calling all prelaunch microschool founders! Do you have a microschool idea that you're ready to bring to life? The Center is here to support you!

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To Achieve Sustainability, Build a Business, Not a Charity

This article is adapted by the author from a presentation to the National Microschool Founders and Leaders Summit at Nevada State University in...

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5 Predictions for the Microschool Movement for 2025

Can the nation’s nontraditional microschooling movement keep up the steady growth that has characterized its past four years in 2025? Yes. From the...

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How many students do microschools serve?

The end of the first semester can mark a time of growth for microschools. As many microschools are looking to enroll new families for the start of...

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The Many Special Populations Microschools Serve

Kids representing a broad range of special populations have a strong presence in today’s microschooling movement. Children with neurodiversities,...

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The Beauty And Difficulty Of Living Out Your Ethos

Last week, one of my students told me that he had made the difficult decision to attend another school. Not because he didn’t love his time at Hedge;...

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