Do you want to start a microschool? Tom Bogle of Microschool Solutions offers tips
Dec 12, 2023
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Exploring challenges of teaching entrepreneurship in traditional schools, transitioning from public school to homeschooling, journey to founding micro schools, partnership importance for microschool development, community advocacy and personal growth in micro-schools
Transition from public school to microschool due to limited freedom and authentic learning experience.
Microschool Solutions empowers educators to create personalized and student-centered learning environments.
Deep dives
Transition from Teaching in Public Schools to Alternative Education
Tom Bogol recounts his transition from teaching in public schools to alternative education. Initially drawn to teaching due to his ability to simplify complex ideas, Tom found himself constrained by the traditional public school system. Despite his efforts to teach real-life entrepreneurship using innovative methods, students viewed it as just another school project. Frustrated by the limitations of the system, Tom and his wife eventually decided to homeschool their own children to provide a more authentic and personalized learning experience.
Challenges in Teaching and Personal Awakening
Tom reflects on the challenges he faced as a teacher, including a heartbreaking moment when a student expressed discontent with the lack of freedom and responsibility in the classroom. Witnessing the struggles of students with mental health issues in the traditional school environment, particularly a student's tragic suicide attempt, served as a wake-up call for Tom. These emotional experiences compelled him to make a significant change in his career path towards alternative education.
Revolutionizing Education Through Micro Schools
Tom delves into the concept of micro schools as a revolutionary approach to education. He emphasizes the importance of decentralized learning options like micro schools, homeschool co-ops, and world schooling hubs in providing personalized, community-focused education. Through Micro School Solutions, Tom and his co-founder, Rochelle, aim to assist prospective founders in launching diverse and innovative micro schools, fostering a more humane and effective educational environment.
Empowering Educators and Students Through Micro School Solutions
Micro School Solutions offers a subscription-based model to support micro school founders at various stages of their journey. By providing customized tools like the Micro School Blueprints and offering coaching, mentoring, and networking opportunities, the organization empowers educators to design meaningful and impactful learning experiences. Emphasizing student-directed education, Micro School Solutions promotes student-centered approaches and facilitates personal growth for both educators and learners.
Tom Bogle is a former public high school teacher turned microschool guide and now cofounder of Microschool Solutions, an organization that helps to activate new microschools across the US and support new founders.
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