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The Emerging Trend of Micro Schooling
The Emerging Trend of Micro Schooling

What are micro schools and how are they different from traditional schools?

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Written by Emily Jones
Updated over a week ago

It's no surprise that the world is changing across sectors and industries, and education is no exception. Often times when a collective community faces growing pains, beautiful new vibrant solutions emerge that are often times a better option than the former.

As so is the case with micro schools. The idea of micro schools in itself is not new in the least. This trending school option actually mirrors the early 1800's compulsory schoolhouse days with children of all ages, coming together into one space with guided learning by a teacher or parent.

One very popular micro school, Acton Academy has a unique philosophy that challenges and empowers children to embark on what they call a "Hero's Journey".

"Embracing rigor is part of saying 'yes' to a Hero's Journey. Deep learning brings a special sense of joy, but the mastery required for a Hero's Journey goes even further, requiring commitment, discipline and hard work towards a worthy goal."

~ Acton Academy

In the 21st century, micro schools have made a transformative come back. Below are 7 characteristics that micro schools share in 2022.

7 Characteristics of Micro Schools

  • Small groups of children (under 15)

  • Kids in different age groups collaborating in one classroom

  • Teachers as a guide and not necessarily a lecturer

  • Emphasis on project based and self-learning

  • Education is specialized and personalized based on child's own needs

  • Emphasis on digital and/or specialized technical learning

  • Curricula and learning style tend to be rigorous

Here is another beautiful example of a Charlotte Mason style micro school named Roots Farm Edu.

Why do we love micro schools at Home Tribe? Below are 5 benefits Home Tribe attributes to micro schools.

5 Benefits of Micro Schools

  • Kids in different age groups will learn and grow from each other

  • Independent and explorative students thrive in guided, and self-led environments

  • Personalized educational plans meet a child where he or she is at

  • Children often thrive when challenged

  • Parents have ability to choose a micro school that suits their child's learning preference

There are many new emerging micro schools specializing from Montessori, all the way to advanced technical schools, and every discipline in-between. We have only begun to imagine the beginning through the power of micro schools.

The Home Tribe Team

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