Learning pods? Pandemic pods? Micro Schools? What are they and will they fill your need for education in your K-12 student(s)? Are they really just a variant of homeschooling? Covid didn't cause the creation of the concept but has hastened the examination and adoption. Apparently the concept started as Micro Schools at: http://microschoolcoalition.com/ The book that is the basis for the movement is: Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids: A Step-by-Step Process that Empowers Frustrated Parents to Innovate Education Pods can be a group of parents who hire a teacher to work with a small number of students (generally similar ages). It can also be a collective of parents who … [Read more...]