Education
Robertson kids micro school

Our School Story: The Robertson Family

Laura KrausLaura KrausSeptember 1, 2020
Have you ever thought about starting a micro school, but didn’t know where to start?  The Robertson family in Los Angeles has started one for their kindergarten daughter. We talked to Caitlin Robertson to learn all about it. ... Read More
Copley Family

Our School Story: The Copley Family

Laura KrausLaura KrausSeptember 1, 2020
When their school district decided to start the year virtually, the Copley family joined together with friends and neighbors to start a pandemic pod. We talked to Meredith Copley about her plans for the school year. ... Read More
Drugo family

Our School Story: The Drugo Family

Laura KrausLaura KrausAugust 31, 2020
Millions of families have chosen alternative options for the upcoming school year, and the Drugo family is one of them. Read on to read all about Nicolle Drugo’s experience in setting up a school pod for her daughters. ... Read More
School Year 2020 and Social Distancing

Pod, Co-op, Hybrid, Virtual? Your 2020 School Adventure

Laura KrausLaura KrausAugust 25, 2020
Between hybrid scheduling, masks, virtual school, pandemic pods, and everything else, the 2020 school year is going to look pretty different than ever before. Read on to learn about some of the new school options, and find out which school adventure is the right choice for your family. ... Read More
micro school movement

Should My Child Be in a Micro School?

Nina SimoneNina SimoneAugust 20, 2020
A micro school is a small educational environment with a trained instructor. And it may be the best option for your child this fall. Pandemic schooling is difficult without the guidance of a teacher. This academic model offers safety in small numbers and face-to-face instruction. ... Read More
homeschool co-op

What You Need to Know to Start a Homeschool Co-op

Nina SimoneNina SimoneJuly 27, 2020
Teaching your children at home does not mean teaching your children alone! Starting a Homeschool Co-op could be your answer when looking for a community-centered alternative option for the school year. Read on for ideas and strategies on how to “co-op” with others this fall. ... Read More
family news via solutions journalism network

Solutions Journalism: News for Families

Nina SimoneNina SimoneMay 6, 2020
Parents hold the powerful job of curating news for our kids. But what should we share and how? Read on to learn about the Solutions Journalism Network, an important resource for discussing current events with your family. ... Read More