Tag: microschools

Reaching for the Sky: A Bold New Vision for Christian Schools

“We promote student-centric, self-directed learning environments,” says Jack Preus, “moving away from the one-size-fits-all approach in many of our traditional schools.” Below, Jack Preus and Andrew Neumann of Open Sky Education discuss founding a non-profit, nationwide Christian network of microschools, a twist on the old one-room school house, with small classes tailored to students’ needs….


Advice From 13 Successful Education Entrepreneurs on How to Take the Plunge Into Non-Traditional Schooling

It’s a great time to be an education entrepreneur! Parents are eager for access to diverse education options. They continue to explore alternatives to district schools, including homeschooling, microschooling, virtual schools, learning pods, low-cost private schools, and charter schools. The Wall Street Journal reported recently that public schools lost more than a million students during the pandemic,…


‘Micro-Schools’ Grow In Popularity Amid Student Exodus From Public Schools

The romantic image of a one-room schoolhouse nestled on the midwestern prairie has in its modern equivalent today’s micro-school, or “pandemic pod.” Born amid the COVID-19 pandemic, minimalist by design, their founders say these mini-schools may be small in size but they’re large in curriculum scope, offering individualized instruction in a safe, politics-free environment. “A…