Microschools
A Podpourri of Learning Options: Pods, Hubs, and Microschools in the Wake of the Pandemic
Tom Vander Ark highlights the Pandemic Pods and the Future of Education report from the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE).
Amplifying Student Voice to Design the Vision for Learning
The iterative process of launching a microschool is challenging, but continuously engaging student voice in the process can elevate student learning and create shared ownership in a vision for learning.
Bridging The Equity Gap – Are Innovation and Technology The Equalizer or The Divider?
Anne Olderog explores the equity gap that emerged during the pandemic as a result of the evolving education ecosystem and which innovations and technology advancements are helping to either bridge the gap or broaden it.
Cool New Schools
The Getting Smart team explores nine cool new schools that launched this fall which build on place-based opportunities and accelerating real world learning.
Microschools: Change on the Fringe or Reshaping the Ecosystem?
Anne Olderog explores the concept of microschools and why they have the power to ultimately influence and reshape the education system.
Microlearning – Is Small the New Big Idea?
In a big world where platforms dominate, how can small, agile players shape the ecosystem? In education, how can microlearning - microschools and bite-sized learning - change the laying of the land?
What’s the Right High School Size and Structure?
The size of high school institutions dictate how learners experience their secondary years but are smaller networks of education the answer?
From Last Chance to First Choice: Alternative Schools That Show the Way Forward
By: T. Vander Ark & R. Midles. Tom and Rebecca share seven types of schools that provide a learner-centered alternative to traditional high schools.
On Building a Network of Schools Using the One Stone Growth Transcript
We highlighted One Stone, one of the coolest schools in the world, in a recent virtual event. Find out more about what makes One Stone special.
Town Hall Recap: Microschools Can Lead To Macro Change
Last week, we hosted our April Getting Smart Town Hall, Microschools Can Lead to Macro Change. This event touched on the many ways in which microschools have come to the fore through the last year and how oftentimes they enable schools to be more agile, more personalized and more effective.