RESOURCES
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ARTICLES
NEVADA PARENTS LOOK TO MICROSCHOOL AS OPTION TO TRADITIONAL SCHOOL
Aleksandra Appleton, The Review-Journal, 7/20/2020
PANDEMIC ACCELERATES THE EMERGENCE OF SMALL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN THE LAS VEGAS VALLEY
Jackie Valley, The Nevada Independent, 7/19/2020
MODELS AND EXAMPLES
Prenda, one of our Nevada microschooling partners, located in Arizona, lists this as their mission and philosophy, “We believe that every human is a natural born learner, explorer, wonderer, and scientist. Our aim is to protect and nurture the natural human desire to learn, progress, and grow. Learners make a choice to see themselves and the world around them in a different way. They know education is not something that happens to you as you sit through a course; it’s a posture, a way of engaging with the world, and it lasts well beyond graduation. Learners know how to learn. They set goals, hold themselves accountable, persist in the face of obstacles, collaborate with others, and develop their unique gifts as they make their dent in the universe. Our role as adults is to set an example of life long learning, provide access to learning tools and experiences, and then get out of the way.”
in Washington’s Maple Valley is homeschool co-op, that offers classes for children ages birth through high school. Priorities include “To provide excellent academic instruction from a biblical Christian world view, to inspire a love for learning”, with a focus on maintaining a high standard of academics in upper grades. Students and families meet as a group full days on Mondays.
in Dayton, Oregon serves a dozen students with a traditional school-year calendar, led by a licensed high-school educator using a student-led learning model. Student transcripts “give real credit for real courses,” including AP courses.
in Austin, Texas is a Catholic and classical-inspired model serving grades K-12. Students meet 2 days a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, in multi-age groups. They receive instruction on those two days, as well as receiving guidance to facilitate the learning they do at their own at home.
in Rock Tavern. NY, creates individual learning plans for each of their students, which include pace of learning, students’ self-chosen interests, and other factors. The Birch School serves students in grades K-12 and offers everything from full-time in person classes and hybrid schedules, to homeschool supports.
in Leesburg, Virginia has children meet with a mentor to develop a Personalized Learning Plan for each child. The 11-week microschooling program runs in 11 weeks stints. It offers educational support, and the opportunity for children to participate in science, the arts, and civics.
is a community of homeschoolers which meets once weekly for a full day of organized classes at a Methodist Church in Savannah Georgia, preschool through grade12
in Virginia is focused on providing students small, multi-age collaborative groups that is character-based and experience driven.
in Louisville, Kentucky with 10-15 students learning with two teachers leading a whole-child approach.
serves grades K-12 in Washington, DC combining place-based academic learning customized for each student with hands-on, interdisciplinary project-based learning.
SAILAWAY IN KINGSTON, TENNESSEE
offers a church-connected, faith-based private school model that serves both full-time and home-based students:
HEDFEX IN MINNESOTA'S TWIN CITIES
is a secular, inclusive, homeschool co-op offering high-quality, professionally-taught classes for ages 3-16, emphasizing friendship and support for kids and parents alike.
ROOTS & WINGS IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND
This microschooling co-op, located on a 6-acre farm, offers farm-based holistic, experiential-based learning experiences.
