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Celebrating Success in the Modern-Day One-Room School House
Funding Sources – Grant Opportunities
Whenever you begin a business you assume the risk of losing money. Not because you are irresponsible but because you must be your first investor. This is your vision, your dream, your business. No one owes you anything, however, we all know that help financially is greatly appreciated and needed. Your first line of financial…
Read MoreWest Virginia Definition of Microschool
West Virginia was the first state to put a definition for microschool on the books in 2022, but what does that mean? In the bill passed in West Virginia it states that “Microschool” means a school initiated by one or more teachers or an entity created to operate a school that charges tuition for the…
Read MoreLa Petite École qui regarde la montagne
La Petite Ecole qui regarde la montagne is a microschool nestled in the heart of New Caledonia. This is the story of its birth and rebirth. My name is Bertille, a 39-year-old mother of four, and a firm believer in the magic of childhood. I live on a small subtropical french island in the middle…
Read MoreDo you put yourself first as a teacher?
I was sitting this morning grading student work in the Mindful Classroom course I created for Wilson College. The teachers had been reading about integrating mindfulness into K-12 education. The article looked at the impact of bringing mindfulness into the classroom. One of the themes that came up over and over again was – when am I…
Read MoreAre hybrid learning models working?
WELCOME TO THE MICROSCHOOL BUILDERS WEEKLY ROUNDUP! Its been quite a week, hasn’t it? I’m sure that you’re looking forward to the 3-day holiday weekend here in the US, if you are currently working as a teacher in a public or private school. So many stories in the news this week have been about what…
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The Microschool Builder’s Roundup
I’m always reading about what’s going on in education – and I usually share the best articles on my Facebook pages (please follow me for that instant content if it appeals to you). And I was thinking…it might be useful to curate the best articles each week for those of you thinking about building microschools!…
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Education Options Unpacked
The pandemic rages on, and kids are heading back to school soon. Parents are concerned about safety, work schedules, and kids falling behind. New options are popping up for families – but how is a parent to choose? At Micro-School Builders we have created a new guide to educational options for parents, teachers and concerned…
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What Should I Charge for Tuition?
Hi There! Its Mara Linaberger, creator of the Micro-school Builder’s 9-step guide to building the school of your dreams in less than a year without sacrificing your salary or sanity. This is the next video in our series that tackles your questions about building micro-schools. Today’s comes from the fifth step on the 9-step guide…
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Where Should I Locate My Micro-School?
Hi There! Its Mara Linaberger, creator of the Micro-school Builder’s 9-step guide to building the school of your dreams in less than a year without sacrificing your salary or sanity. This is the next video in our series that tackles your questions about building micro-schools. Today’s comes from the fourth step on the 9-step guide…
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Do I Need to Have a Vision/Mission Statement for My School?
Welcome back to the micro-school builders Q&A series! I’m Mara Linaberger, author of the Micro-school Builder’s 9-step guide to building the school of your dreams in less than a year without sacrificing your salary or sanity. This is the third video in a series that tackles your questions about building micro-schools. Today’s question comes from…
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