Between homeschool provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill and Trump’s attempts to gut the Department of Education, teaching kids looks different now. Silicon Valley’s answer? Microschools.
How Microschools Became the Latest Tech Mogul Obsession
Between homeschool provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill and Trump’s attempts to gut the Department of Education, teaching kids looks different now. Silicon Valley’s answer? Microschools.
wrd.cm
August 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Between homeschool provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill and Trump’s attempts to gut the Department of Education, teaching kids looks different now. Silicon Valley’s answer? Microschools.
"Arkansas largely has chosen not to regulate private or microschools or monitor what's happening inside them. ... [T]he state only requires that private schools conduct regular fire drills, keep immunization records and have an American flag and a flagpole."
NEW: Despite multiple complaints — and videos — of physical abuse and mistreatment of students, Arkansas' Delta Institute continues to receive public funds.
It is just one of hundreds of private schools taking state money with little oversight.
w/ @arktimes.bsky.social
It is just one of hundreds of private schools taking state money with little oversight.
w/ @arktimes.bsky.social
This Private School Had Students Scrub Floors and Attack a Fellow Classmate. The State Still Funds It.
One of the few requirements for Arkansas private schools is that they have an American flag and a flagpole. But millions in state funds go to the largely unmonitored schools while complaints about saf...
www.propublica.org
July 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
"Arkansas largely has chosen not to regulate private or microschools or monitor what's happening inside them. ... [T]he state only requires that private schools conduct regular fire drills, keep immunization records and have an American flag and a flagpole."
An underappreciated danger in school voucher schemes is families may take on new debt—to private schools or other vendors—beyond what vouchers cover.
HS degree grantors and for-profit microschools can hike tuition and all but force families to take out top-off loans to complete.
HS degree grantors and for-profit microschools can hike tuition and all but force families to take out top-off loans to complete.
February 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
An underappreciated danger in school voucher schemes is families may take on new debt—to private schools or other vendors—beyond what vouchers cover.
HS degree grantors and for-profit microschools can hike tuition and all but force families to take out top-off loans to complete.
HS degree grantors and for-profit microschools can hike tuition and all but force families to take out top-off loans to complete.
The Palantir mafia, microschools, purse tuna, rationalist cults, AI country music erotica, Liver King's blood contract, Nancy Pelosi Lil Miquela collab, ICE group chats, Hypernova smart glasses, and a mobile facial recognition van -- all in today's newsletter!
The Palantir mafia and microschools
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August 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Palantir mafia, microschools, purse tuna, rationalist cults, AI country music erotica, Liver King's blood contract, Nancy Pelosi Lil Miquela collab, ICE group chats, Hypernova smart glasses, and a mobile facial recognition van -- all in today's newsletter!
I am so thrilled to start spreading the news about School's Out, my forthcoming book from Johns Hopkins University Press! Pre-order today through QR code or link in bio.
#education #homeschooling #microschools #virtualeducation
#education #homeschooling #microschools #virtualeducation
March 30, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I am so thrilled to start spreading the news about School's Out, my forthcoming book from Johns Hopkins University Press! Pre-order today through QR code or link in bio.
#education #homeschooling #microschools #virtualeducation
#education #homeschooling #microschools #virtualeducation
This, like homeschooling, has been a path for some parents to indoctrinate their kids with mad religious and right wing ideology.
But under Trump and the increasing stranglehold on publicly-funded education I could now see this as a way out for liberal parents.
Thoughts?
But under Trump and the increasing stranglehold on publicly-funded education I could now see this as a way out for liberal parents.
Thoughts?
What Do We Know About Microschools and Academic Achievement?
Microschools are designed to offer a more personalized and flexible learning experience compared with traditional schools. Given the rapid growth of the microschool sector, there is a compelling need ...
www.rand.org
March 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
This, like homeschooling, has been a path for some parents to indoctrinate their kids with mad religious and right wing ideology.
But under Trump and the increasing stranglehold on publicly-funded education I could now see this as a way out for liberal parents.
Thoughts?
But under Trump and the increasing stranglehold on publicly-funded education I could now see this as a way out for liberal parents.
Thoughts?
4/ But even after hundreds of new private schools and microschools opened in Arkansas, the state remained largely hands-off.
Some of its only requirements: conducting fire drills, keeping immunization records and having an American flag and a flagpole.
Some of its only requirements: conducting fire drills, keeping immunization records and having an American flag and a flagpole.
This Private School Had Students Scrub Floors and Attack a Fellow Classmate. The State Still Funds It.
One of the few requirements for Arkansas private schools is that they have an American flag and a flagpole. But millions in state funds go to the largely unmonitored schools while complaints about saf...
propub.li
July 18, 2026 at 3:03 PM
4/ But even after hundreds of new private schools and microschools opened in Arkansas, the state remained largely hands-off.
Some of its only requirements: conducting fire drills, keeping immunization records and having an American flag and a flagpole.
Some of its only requirements: conducting fire drills, keeping immunization records and having an American flag and a flagpole.
As microschools continue to grow in number, policymakers and education leaders must ensure these schools are not diverting resources from our public education systems.
The Importance of Holding Microschools Accountable
As school choice expands and new models such as microschools emerge, policymakers and advocates must ensure that these options adhere to accountability standards and do not divert critical resources from...
buff.ly
February 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
As microschools continue to grow in number, policymakers and education leaders must ensure these schools are not diverting resources from our public education systems.
The emergence of ‘microschools’ is going to need to be thoroughly dealt with.
September 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The emergence of ‘microschools’ is going to need to be thoroughly dealt with.
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Just when education rules & regulations are confusing enough we've got these...
#OV1
"Modern-day one-room schoolhouses are gaining popularity. What to know about microschools"
www.dallasnews.com/news/educati...
Just when education rules & regulations are confusing enough we've got these...
#OV1
"Modern-day one-room schoolhouses are gaining popularity. What to know about microschools"
www.dallasnews.com/news/educati...
What to know about microschools in Texas
Microschools have small groups of students in different grades, offer individualized instruction, and serve as an alternative to traditional schooling.
www.dallasnews.com
August 24, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Just when education rules & regulations are confusing enough we've got these...
#OV1
"Modern-day one-room schoolhouses are gaining popularity. What to know about microschools"
www.dallasnews.com/news/educati...
Just when education rules & regulations are confusing enough we've got these...
#OV1
"Modern-day one-room schoolhouses are gaining popularity. What to know about microschools"
www.dallasnews.com/news/educati...
#microschools sound like some strife ridden bullshirt. #SavePublicSchool
September 28, 2026 at 4:30 AM
#microschools sound like some strife ridden bullshirt. #SavePublicSchool
Microschools are the functional equivalent of educating your kids at a lemonade stand, with uncertified teachers and little accountability. And Arkansas taxpayers are now funding this nonsense ...
#arpx #arleg #arnews
arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...
#arpx #arleg #arnews
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July 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Microschools are the functional equivalent of educating your kids at a lemonade stand, with uncertified teachers and little accountability. And Arkansas taxpayers are now funding this nonsense ...
#arpx #arleg #arnews
arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...
#arpx #arleg #arnews
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Microschools, a newer school model in the school choice realm, are increasing in number and, in some cases, using public dollars to fund their programs without any transparency or accountability measures.
Read our new report to learn more: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
Read our new report to learn more: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
The Importance of Holding Microschools Accountable
As school choice expands and new models such as microschools emerge, policymakers and advocates must ensure that these options adhere to accountability standards and do not divert critical resources f...
www.americanprogress.org
February 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Microschools, a newer school model in the school choice realm, are increasing in number and, in some cases, using public dollars to fund their programs without any transparency or accountability measures.
Read our new report to learn more: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
Read our new report to learn more: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
Ohio has about 30 microschools — which are known for their smaller class size and individualized instruction. Ohio law does not provision for microschools, so the state department of education does not track or oversee them ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/28/o...
Ohio has more than two dozen microschools, but the state's dept. of education does not oversee them • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio has about 30 microschools — which are known for their smaller class size and individualized instruction. Ohio law does not provision for microschools, so the department of education does not…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
August 29, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Ohio has about 30 microschools — which are known for their smaller class size and individualized instruction. Ohio law does not provision for microschools, so the state department of education does not track or oversee them ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/28/o...
“The Bitcoin of the education world.” Those comments of mine and our congressional campaign are featured in this new @wired.com story about how tech-bro billionaires are eyeing taxpayer dollars to seed their new school voucher ventures.
www.wired.com/story/silico...
www.wired.com/story/silico...
How Microschools Became the Latest Tech Mogul Obsession
Between homeschool provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill and Trump’s attempts to gut the Department of Education, teaching kids looks different now. Silicon Valley’s answer? Microschools.
www.wired.com
August 19, 2025 at 11:36 AM
“The Bitcoin of the education world.” Those comments of mine and our congressional campaign are featured in this new @wired.com story about how tech-bro billionaires are eyeing taxpayer dollars to seed their new school voucher ventures.
www.wired.com/story/silico...
www.wired.com/story/silico...
Ohio has about 30 microschools — which are known for their smaller class size and individualized instruction. Ohio law does not provision for microschools, so the state department of education does not track or oversee them. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/28/o...
Ohio has more than two dozen microschools, but the state's dept. of education does not oversee them • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio has about 30 microschools — which are known for their smaller class size and individualized instruction. Ohio law does not provision for microschools, so the department of education does not…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
August 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Ohio has about 30 microschools — which are known for their smaller class size and individualized instruction. Ohio law does not provision for microschools, so the state department of education does not track or oversee them. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/28/o...
Of all the negative knock-on effects of Gov. Sanders' school vouchers scheme, taxpayer-funded microschools - akin to educating your kids at a lemonade stand - rank among the worst.
#arpx #arnews #arleg
www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/au...
#arpx #arnews #arleg
www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/au...
Microschools get little state oversight, even as numbers surge under Arkansas LEARNS Act | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Nova Roots Academy in Hot Springs, which shut down less than three weeks before fall classes were set to begin, charged tuition to attend. However, it was not a private school in the eyes of the state...
www.arkansasonline.com
August 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Of all the negative knock-on effects of Gov. Sanders' school vouchers scheme, taxpayer-funded microschools - akin to educating your kids at a lemonade stand - rank among the worst.
#arpx #arnews #arleg
www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/au...
#arpx #arnews #arleg
www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/au...
Delighted to have @juliablack.bsky.social on WIRED today, and on something deeply fascinating: MICROSCHOOLS in Silicon Valley www.wired.com/story/silico...
How Microschools Became the Latest Tech Mogul Obsession
Between homeschool provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill and Trump’s attempts to gut the Department of Education, teaching kids looks different now. Silicon Valley’s answer? Microschools.
www.wired.com
August 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Delighted to have @juliablack.bsky.social on WIRED today, and on something deeply fascinating: MICROSCHOOLS in Silicon Valley www.wired.com/story/silico...
Between homeschool provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill and Trump’s attempts to gut the Department of Education, teaching kids looks different now. Silicon Valley’s answer? Microschools.
How Microschools Became the Latest Tech Mogul Obsession
Between homeschool provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill and Trump’s attempts to gut the Department of Education, teaching kids looks different now. Silicon Valley’s answer? Microschools.
www.wired.com
August 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Between homeschool provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill and Trump’s attempts to gut the Department of Education, teaching kids looks different now. Silicon Valley’s answer? Microschools.
From tech-millionaire-backed “microschools,” to what it’s like to be a tween in Australia, where social media will soon be banned for any person under 16, school has never looked more different.
Young people entering classrooms this fall need a totally different tool set than before.
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Young people entering classrooms this fall need a totally different tool set than before.
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WIRED Takes You Back to School
Young people entering classrooms this fall need a totally different tool set than the generations before them.
www.wired.com
August 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
From tech-millionaire-backed “microschools,” to what it’s like to be a tween in Australia, where social media will soon be banned for any person under 16, school has never looked more different.
Young people entering classrooms this fall need a totally different tool set than before.
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Young people entering classrooms this fall need a totally different tool set than before.
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I just read about Vanky’s latest project and now you do too. Deport me to Albania. #microschool www.miaminewtimes.com/news/florida...
How Primer's Microschools Aim to Shift Education Landscape in South Florida
As public schools face challenges ranging from book bans to teacher shortages, microschools have grown in popularity across South Florida.
www.miaminewtimes.com
June 22, 2026 at 6:07 AM
I just read about Vanky’s latest project and now you do too. Deport me to Albania. #microschool www.miaminewtimes.com/news/florida...
August 9, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I learned so much working on this @juliablack.bsky.social piece on the rise of microschools.
www.wired.com/story/silico...
www.wired.com/story/silico...
How Microschools Became the Latest Tech Mogul Obsession
Between homeschool provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill and Trump’s attempts to gut the Department of Education, teaching kids looks different now. Silicon Valley’s answer? Microschools.
www.wired.com
August 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I learned so much working on this @juliablack.bsky.social piece on the rise of microschools.
www.wired.com/story/silico...
www.wired.com/story/silico...
Microschools are the functional equivalent of educating your kids at a lemonade stand. In Arkansas, our tax dollars are paying for this unregulated, unaccredited fly-by-night nonsense.
#arpx
#arpx
Microschools are growing in popularity, but state regulations haven’t caught up | Arkansas Advocate
There is no federal definition of a microschool, and with the Trump administration’s plans to shutter the U.S. Department of Education, the onus is on states to figure them out.
buff.ly
August 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Microschools are the functional equivalent of educating your kids at a lemonade stand. In Arkansas, our tax dollars are paying for this unregulated, unaccredited fly-by-night nonsense.
#arpx
#arpx