Microschools in America - What if school could be built around the learner instead of the system?

In this episode of One Good Idea, host Peter Franzen talks with Ashley Soifer, co-founder of the National Microschooling Center, about one of the fastest-growing movements in education: microschools.Microschools are small, relationship-based learning environments designed to meet students where they are. While they may look different from one community to another, they share a common goal—creating flexible, personalized learning experiences for children and families.Peter and Ashley discuss:What a microschool is (and why there isn't one strict definition)How microschools grew from homeschooling, learning pods, and innovative community modelsWhy more families are choosing microschools over traditional optionsThe rise of high school microschools and career-connected learningHow microschools serve rural communities and students with unique learning needsThe challenges founders face navigating regulations and policy barriersWhy Ashley believes the future of education is increasingly personalizedWhether you're a parent exploring educational options, an educator interested in innovation, or simply curious about how learning is evolving, this conversation offers an inside look at a movement reshaping education across America.Learn more about the National Microschooling Center: https://microschoolingcenter.orgOne Good Idea is produced by the Children's Education Alliance of Missouri (CEAM).