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Susan Hawes

Founder and Executive Director of Insight Colearning, a private learner-centered micro-high school in Durham, North Carolina. Experienced educator and researcher with a Ph.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill.

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Jan 24, 2025 • 42min

Entrepreneurship & Education Choice in North Carolina: “The state scholarships have been really, really important for opening up accessibility.”

Susan Hawes, the founder and Executive Director of Insight Colearning, shares her transformative journey of establishing a learner-centered micro-high school in Durham, North Carolina. She highlights the impact of North Carolina's universal school choice program, emphasizing how state scholarships have enhanced accessibility for families. The discussion covers the challenges of transitioning from homeschooling to a recognized school, the importance of community relationships, and practical advice for aspiring school founders entering the micro-schooling landscape.