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Explore thoughts and stories that reflect our values as educators, parents, and lifelong learners.


A Parent’s Guide to Microschools in Pennsylvania: What to Expect & How to Know if It’s Right for Your Family
When parents first hear about microschools, they often ask me the same questions: 💭 Can a microschool really replace our current public...
Jennifer Kempin
Oct 154 min read


How Our Philadelphia Area Microschool Brings Individualized Learning to Life
When people hear “individualized learning,” they often picture kids moving at their own pace on worksheets or computer programs. At...
Jennifer Kempin
Sep 252 min read


Emotional Safety in Education: Why Feeling Safe is the Foundation for Learning
When my son started kindergarten, he was full of excitement and curiosity. Every new letter, story, and project was an adventure. But...
Jennifer Kempin
Sep 112 min read


Why Creativity in Education Matters — and How Microschools Are Bringing It Back
I recently saw a post from a public school teacher who gave her second-grade class a “Yes Day.” The idea was simple: the kids could come up with anything they wanted to do—as long as it was safe and they could clean up afterward—and the teacher would say yes. She shared the list her students created and talked about how amazing the day was. The kids loved it. Here’s what they asked for: But here’s what struck me: their “dreams” weren’t wild at all. They asked for things like
Jennifer Kempin
Jun 182 min read
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