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Getting Started · August 11, 2026

You are the teacher, principal, janitor, and bookkeeper. How microschool founders structure year one so the school still has a founder in year two.

Getting Started · July 18, 2026

Set tuition from costs, not vibes. The simple model: expenses, target salary, seats, and the price that makes year two possible.

Getting Started · June 29, 2026

Home-based launches commonly cost $3,000 to $8,000. Leased space runs $25,000 or more. Here is the line-item budget founders actually face.

Getting Started · June 15, 2026

A week-by-week checklist from decision to first day: legal pathway, LLC, insurance, space, curriculum, ESA vendor registration, and enrollment.

Getting Started · June 1, 2026

A microschool is a small school, usually 5 to 15 students, run by one guide. Here is how they work, what they cost, and how families pay.