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Every person should be empowered to discover how their talents and interests can contribute to society, leading to a life of meaning and purpose for all.

 A stylized image of a person holding a hardhat and another holding a graduation cap Workers who can’t go back to school as adults can do this instead.

Meet the founder with a plan to make working and learning at the same time a real possibility.

 A yellow hand holds a degree 6 well-paying jobs that don’t require a college degree

These jobs are in demand and will make a career — no degree required

 Students playing together in a classroom Why are students with ADHD and autism thriving at this microschool?

Go inside the microschool where students with mental health challenges learn to belong.

 A young student scribbling on a piece of paper What is social and emotional learning?

Education can — and should — be about a lot more than grades.

 A student in a classroom excited Why microschooling is growing in popularity across America

Microschools are poised to improve how we educate future generations. Let’s make the most of it.

 A split screen image of a person holding cash and another holding a diploma Education savings accounts: How they work and what they can do

The benefits to families, students, and educators have made education savings accounts increasingly popular nationwide.

 Photo collage of a student drawing a house and a person building a house How elementary kids are tackling homelessness in their hometown

These students designed homes for unsheltered people. The community helped build them.

 Students engaged in their learning in a classroom Why we need more innovation in education

Here's what the future of learning can look like.

 A student learning on a computer in a classroom 7 education trends to watch in 2024

A new horizon for teachers and students alike

 Photo of a classroom with a student highlighted in yellow Could individualized learning be the future of education?

Every child is unique. Learning opportunities can — and should — account for their individuality.

 A teacher engages with students in a classroom K-12 education reform: Top issues and solutions

Public education hasn’t changed much in 3 decades. We desperately need to innovate.

 Students in a school classroom 7 ways to improve the quality of education in the U.S.

Education has been static for too long. It’s time for a change.
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