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Lessons from Closed Microschools

Research by the National Microschooling Center surveyed founders of microschools that closed about the reasons for their closing. Learning from these founders offers essential insights into the sustainability and long-term health of the...

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Microschooling in Rural America

For decades, families in rural America have faced a persistent challenge: limited educational options. Small and nimble, microschools, have emerged...

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Year Two Matters: Sustaining the Magic of Microschooling

A child’s growth in their second year at a microschool depends above all on one thing: is the microschool doing what it promised to do?

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Microschool Enrollment Growth: Strong Gains Across All Stages

New findings show that most microschools experience steady and substantial growth after they first open their doors, expanding to meet the needs of...

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From Classroom Visionary to Community Favorite: Why Christina Threeton has Our Vote

I recently sat down with Christina Threeton, founder of Nevada School of Inquiry, and within minutes, it was clear—this is a woman rewriting the...

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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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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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Dynamism is the New Sustainability, Part 4: Closing Responsibly

At the Center, we have a different take on sustainability in the microschooling movement and in one word, it’s dynamism. Earlier we discussed...

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Dynamism is the New Sustainability for Microschools: Part 3, How to Keep Your Doors Open

At the Center, we have a different take on sustainability in the microschooling movement and in one word, it’s dynamism. Earlier we discussed...

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