Homeschooling co-op puts emphasis on nature, away from the “old grind”

Homeschooling co-op puts emphasis on nature, away from the “old grind”

By Ben McCarthy Just off Blue Ridge Boulevard in Grandview hides a gorgeous 5-acre property purchased a few years ago by Mighty Roots Academy, a co-op learning experience for homeschooled students. At a recent open house, a dozen families toured the grounds of one of the more unique nature-based learning co-ops in the area. Business is booming and has been ever since the COVID-19 pandemic left local families disenchanted with what they saw in th…