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The shift toward nontraditional education models
It’s no longer just public vs. private. Increasingly, families can choose between a host of educational models, each offering different benefits to meet their children’s unique strengths, styles, and interests.
Microschools are small-scale educational establishments that are more personalized and flexible than traditional schools. They often employ innovative teaching methods and provide a more intimate, community-oriented learning environment.
For instance, at Prenda, students design and direct their own curriculum using whatever learning style suits them best. Rather than one-size-fits-all, students choose individualized learning plans. The school caps out at 10 learners in a classroom, allowing students and educators more opportunities for intimate, supportive sessions.
“If you think about the history of education, tens of millions of kids in America being educated in a class of 20 to 30 students, there’s a model that’s not tailored to individual learners,” explained Prenda founder Kelly Smith.
Stand Together. "Trends in Education to Watch." Stand Together, https://standtogether.org/stories/education/trends-in-education-to-watch. Accessed 31 Aug. 2024.