“If your school isn’t meeting the needs of the individual student, create a Micro Academy for every person that does.”

Education is undergoing a quiet revolution. Families are seeking belonging, not bureaucracy. Teachers are yearning to teach, not test. And students—especially after the global disruptions of the early 2020s—are rediscovering curiosity in flexible, human-sized learning environments.

Micro Academies are not a trend; they are the logical next stage of schooling. They combine the heart of a small private school, the innovation of online learning, and the affordability of community partnership. Each Micro Academy can serve 10–100 students with mixed ages, flexible scheduling, and mastery-based learning models that adapt to the child instead of forcing the child to adapt to the system.

In these pages, you’ll find the blueprint for launching one—from idea to sustainability. The process is divided into ten clear stages, each grounded in real practice and accessible tools.