Measuring the Microschool Experience
As the microschooling sector has continued to grow across the United States, it is important to understand microschools’ performance in relation to their stated missions. As multi-age learning environments, microschools often place emphasis on individualized learning, strong relationships, and experiential learning opportunities.
This groundbreaking report by Daniel Hamlin, Presidential Professor in education policy and Faculty Director of the Oklahoma Center for Education Policy (OCEP) at the University of Oklahoma, examines microschool performance aligned with their unique missions.
The analysis presents data from student surveys, parent/caregiver surveys, and student assessments collected during the 2025-2026 school year. In total, 43 microschools participated in the study, operating in 20 states around the country
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