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Are microschools a solution to falling public school enrollment? One district thinks so

One Indiana district launched a network of microschools letting students direct much of their own learning β€” a model drawing attention as public school enrollment continues to fall nationally.

Hechinger ReportΒ·Mar 2026
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A New Crop of School Models Expands Choice

Education policy researcher Michael McShane surveys the emerging landscape of microschools, hybrid homeschool programs, and learning pods β€” intentionally small schools of 15 students or fewer β€” giving families new alternatives beyond traditional district and charter schools. The piece examines their legal status, diversity of models, and policy implications.

Education NextΒ·Jan 2024
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Rise of the Microschool: Small, Student-Centered Learning Spaces Take Off

Profiles the growth of community-based microschools serving 8–15 students, with examples from Nevada and Colorado, examining how pandemic-era learning pods evolved into a durable alternative education movement.

The Christian Science MonitorΒ·Aug 2023
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