Microschools are growing in popularity, but state regulations haven’t caught up
Aug 17, 2025
Microschools are growing in popularity, but state regulations haven’t caught up
Columbian
When Siri Fiske founded the Mysa Microschool in Washington, D.C., in 2016, there wasn’t a widely accepted term for her small, one-room schoolhouse model.
CPR
As more Front Range districts consider school closures, families and educators reflect on what Jeffco’s earlier consolidations meant for students, school communities, and resources.
EdWeek
A special education researcher discusses concerns about federal disability guidance and explains why schools’ responsibilities for helping students prepare for adulthood remain in place.
Chalkbeat
Denver Public Schools lost nearly 1,800 students this fall, a larger decline than expected that could prompt additional school closures despite the district’s four-year moratorium.
Chalkbeat
After approving only 14 of 54 applications, state officials are considering permanent rules to strengthen oversight of publicly funded homeschool enrichment programs.
Daily Record
During the past 30 years, Mountain View Core Knowledge School has become synonymous with top-notch education — a quality that has repeatedly been recognized both locally and statewide.