As schools in and around Phoenix and Scottsdale begin reopening in various formats, parents are scrambling to again make sense of how it will all come together. As many as 71% of parents see the move to reopen as one that carries a large to moderate risk. And, despite the challenges it has caused, as...
The COVID pandemic has made us all rethink the purpose (and effectiveness) of our Arizona educational system. Stories surface daily about kids falling through the cracks of public hybrid schools, virtual schools, and traditional classes. The backdrop of a health crisis has run a UV light over our educational system and brought to the surface...
In Arizona, Prenda microschools are public and affordable for students to attend! But what IS Prenda? One of the pioneering names in an increasingly popular new format for schools: the “microschool.” Prenda has expanded to hundreds of schools in just a handful of years in Arizona and it’s only getting bigger…while staying small. “A microschool...
In our article, “What Are Learning Pods,” we explore the necessity and benefits of Pod learning. We explore these necessities and benefits because, frankly, there is a lot yet to unpack and discover. The good news is that the ongoing discussion has pushed the topic into the public spotlight—where structure, flexibility, and innovation can be...
In a traditional public school setting (or any large classroom-type setting), very often teachers or instructors will break up the larger group into smaller groups. But why? The answer is simple: it’s about collaboration, sharing ideas, teamwork, and, well, overall engagement. The question is rhetorical as the vast majority of traditional K–12 educated people are...
We've thrown out the book, put our ear to the ground, and we're quickly learning that everything we thought we knew about giving our kids a great education was wrong.
This nontraditional school is letting student's creativity and curiosity flourish.
