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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 also a reciprocal benefit when schools and parents link arms and work together toward the common...

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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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5 Things I Wish Every Microschool Founder Knew Before Launch

The months leading up to your microschool’s launch come with their own blend of adrenaline and anticipation. You’re shaping your vision, building...

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Building Structure Around Innovation Without Killing the Spark: How-To’s for Microschool Teams

Microschools live at the intersection of creativity and intention. They are built by founders who see possibilities others miss, who design learning...

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Conflict of Interest Policies for Microschools

Does your microschool have a conflict of interest policy in place?

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5 Reasons Microschools Might Not Open as Private Schools

Today’s American microschools generally operate as nontraditional learning environments outside of established education systems. Often, their...

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