August 14, 2026
When to Grow (and When to Stay Small on Purpose)
Growth is optional. The honest framework for deciding between a second cohort, a second location, or staying at ten students forever.
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August 11, 2026
Founder Burnout: Building a Year One You Can Sustain
You are the teacher, principal, janitor, and bookkeeper. How microschool founders structure year one so the school still has a founder in year two.
August 8, 2026
Field Trips as Curriculum: Learning That Leaves the Building
Small schools can leave the building weekly, cheaply, and legally. How to make field trips a curriculum layer instead of a treat.