US EditionAs movement grows, microschools aren’t so ‘micro’ anymore
- The Indiana Charter School Board has approved a new microschool network to operate in the Eastern Hancock district near Indianapolis.
- This follows growing interest spurred by Education Savings Accounts and increased demand for alternatives to public schools and homeschooling.
- Microschools now serve approximately 750,000 students with a median size increasing from 16 to 22 pupils, reflecting founders' rising experience.
- As Casey Sacks noted, families appreciate the savings on college tuition and the unique learning opportunities, while Lisa Tarshis said plans include expanding to five to six states.
- The growing network and state support suggest microschools may substantially impact education options, although critics warn ESAs may harm public rural schools.
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Linda Jacobson // The 74 As movement grows, microschools aren’t so ‘micro’ anymore In 2021, Tiffany Blassingame, who comes from a family of educators, opened her own school in a building attached to a Baptist church in downtown Decatur, Georgia. She teaches 18 K-5 students who come from across Atlanta for a Christian-based curriculum with a social justice lens. But now she’s got company. Down a hallway lined with artwork, backpacks and storage b…
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