Episode 86: What Does it Take to Start a Microschool? A Conversation with Brittany Miller.

We explore the front lines of the microschool movement with Brittany Munk-Miller, a Prenda microschool specialist, and unpack what it really takes to start small, teach with heart, and track meaningful growth beyond letter grades. We share stories, tools, and steps that make launching doable with zero upfront cost.

• who typically starts microschools and why
• definitions, sizes, and common locations for microschools
• traits of effective guides and the student‑centered role
• curriculum structure, mastery, and flexible customization
• balancing technology, AI tutors, and hands‑on projects
• how costs work, including no startup fees with Prenda
• starting small to test demand and lower risk
• accreditation concerns and the Empowered Learner Report
• shifting from grades to portfolios and empowerment metrics
• founder and student stories that show fires rekindled

About our guest
Brittany is a Microschool Specialist at Prenda. Every day, she talks to people thinking about starting microschools, hears their unique stories and passion for the work, and helps them overcome barriers. She is passionate about helping educators and parents create their dream learning environments. Prior to Prenda, Brittany was a successful sales leader and entrepreneur. She is also the mom of three wonderful kids.

Connect with Brittany
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About the podcast
The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.

Powered by Prenda Microschools, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being.

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We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to podcast@prenda.com. Let's dive into the conversation together!

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Interested in starting a microschool?
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