Thin - Teaching and coaching thrives in small-group, intimate settings, with only a minimal administrative staff, to prioritize teaching and learning while holding costs down.

Flexible - Can be a temporary solution, a place where students go for a year or less, or a more permanent solution.

Collaborative 

learning.

Updated version of the one-room schoolhouses which dotted American frontier life throughout the 19th century.

Real world 

experiences.

Nimble - Learners' specific educational needs drive microschooling decisions around content and approach, allowing the greatest flexibility possible.

Learning to love learning.

Small - Generally serving no more than 10 students in a setting. 

Socratic discussions.

Blend of in-person interaction, personalized learning through technology, and passionate adults.

Mastery-based.

Community of 

families and learners.