Getting Smart Podcast Voices of Small Schools Podcast: Sustainability
May 28, 2025
Amar Kumar works at KaiPod Learning, focusing on innovative approaches to education. He shares compelling insights on the sustainability of microschools, emphasizing financial strategies that integrate tuition setting and community partnerships. The discussion unveils the challenges leaders face, such as ensuring educational equity and planning for succession. Kumar highlights how microschools are redefining success by marrying passion with practical financial planning, paving the way for impactful learning environments tailored to diverse communities.
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Sustainability Means Preserving Impact
- Sustainability for micro schools means preserving impact and effectiveness, not just longevity.
- Micro schools must maintain quality outcomes while adapting financially and operationally.
Run Microschools Like Businesses
- Run micro schools as business entities by balancing revenues and expenses cautiously.
- Use tuition strategically and leverage scholarships and public funding to ensure affordability.
Decentralize Financial Decisions
- Decentralize financial decision-making to site leaders to enable personalized use of funds.
- This autonomy better serves students' needs compared to rigid, top-down budgeting.