040 – How to Start a Micro School & Building a Community with a Shared Vision With Jade Rivera

04/23/18 • 45 min

In this continued exploration of "how to start a school" we talk with Jade Rivera, founder of Sunnyside Microschool for twice exceptional students, and author of Micro-Schools: Creating Personalized Learning on a Budget. We explore some of the practical questions about school startups, learn about Jade's inspiring work and story in education, and have a rich discussion about how to share the vision for your school and how to cultivate a community. As Jade explains, "It all comes back to relationships."

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In this interview with author and educational innovator, Mara Linaberger, we look at the value of micro schools, how to launch a new school from scratch, and much more.

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041 - An Interview with Stuart Grauer - School Founder, Author, Small School Champion

In this interview with Dr. Stuart Grauer, we learn about the formative influences on his work in education, how he came to found The Grauer School, a compelling vision for creating "pockets of democracy" in our schools, insights from his book, Fearless Teaching, and Stuart's thoughts on the most pressing problems and promising opportunities in contemporary education.