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Microschool is a charter and a district school -- and a homeschool hybrid
An Indiana school district has launched a charter microschool to attract students who'd otherwise be full-time homeschoolers.
Joanne Jacobs
Mar 63 min read
Parents' choice, public funding: Don't we need to know if kids are learning?
Should testing be required to see if students are learning in publicly funded choice programs?
Joanne Jacobs
Dec 4, 20252 min read
No return to normal: Homeschooling is still growing
Homeschooling surged during the pandemic, and continues to grow.
Joanne Jacobs
Sep 25, 20242 min read
How AZ parents spend ESAs: Specialty schools, private schools -- and karate lessons!
How are Arizona parents spending Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) money? They're paying for educational products and services,...
Joanne Jacobs
Oct 10, 20232 min read
'Lazy' parents want librarians, teachers to protect their kids
"Parental rights" advocates have a"dirty secret," charges Alyssa Rosenberg in the Washington Post. They're too lazy to teach their kids...
Joanne Jacobs
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Desperately seeking kindergarteners in Portland, preschoolers in NYC
Four- and five-year-olds are in short supply in Portland, Oregon, reports Rachel Saslow in Williamette Week. Schools are competing for...
Joanne Jacobs
Apr 15, 20232 min read
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